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UKRI-3652_TO_048 NERC - Feasibility study and report for Eskdalemuir site

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Oct 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), commissioned a feasibility study and report for the Eskdalemuir site. The work is a professional consultancy service involving feasibility assessment and analysis, with a written report as the stated output. The site named for the study is Eskdalemuir. UKRI is the buyer, and the procurement is categorised as services. The available description does not elaborate on the technical subject of the feasibility work or specify separate work packages, so the stated requirement is best understood as a site-focused study and report rather than a wider programme of services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited. The award was made on 15 September 2026, for £149,000. The contract runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated procurement value was also £149,000. A response deadline of 11 September 2026 was set. The published information describes the procedure as “Other” but does not provide further detail about the route. This is a single service requirement, with no lots identified. UKRI marked the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active; the recorded tender status is complete.

For suppliers considering comparable future work for UKRI and NERC, this award demonstrates demand for site-specific feasibility analysis delivered as a study and report. A credible competitor would need to show that it can assess the relevant site, carry out the required analysis and turn its findings into a clear, decision-ready report. The selected supplier was AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, providing a reference point for the type of consultancy capable of winning this requirement. UKRI identified the opportunity as suitable for SMEs, indicating that a supplier need not be a large business to be considered suitable. The scope is a focused professional service rather than a goods supply or construction project; businesses whose expertise is in feasibility studies, advisory work and analysis are the closest fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3652_TO_048 NERC - Feasibility study and report for Eskdalemuir site

Notice Description

NERC - Feasibility study and report for Eskdalemuir site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b4f95c5-6eb9-445e-b3ee-fccaf00cecb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d524ff-c087-4205-9bb1-b241c15866ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Faithful+Gould

Further Information

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