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Multi-Primary Reference Mixtures (PRM) System

DSIT

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the awarding phase for the procurement process titled "Multi-Primary Reference Mixtures (PRM) System", which falls under the Research services category (CPV: 73110000). The procurement involves mapping the commercialisation strategy for Multi-PRM technology in the UK and selected overseas markets. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with DSIT based in Salford serving as the buying organisation. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th January 2026, the contract starting on 2nd February 2026, and concluding on 24th April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £34,800, caters to a diverse range of delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses focused on technological research and development within and beyond the UK. Particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises, it encourages companies capable of devising innovative commercialisation strategies for research-based products. Businesses that specialise in mapping market strategies and those with experience in international markets would find competing in such tenders advantageous. Ventures poised to contribute robust business models and devise strategic value propositions for cutting-edge technologies, like Venturebright Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract, are notably well-suited for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Multi-Primary Reference Mixtures (PRM) System

Notice Description

The overall aim of this project is to produce a detailed development plan, mapping the route to market for the Multi-PRM technology, with a focus on both the UK and three identified priority overseas markets. This plan should take into account competing technologies, feedback obtained from key stakeholders, to devising an appropriate commercialisation strategy, a business model and value proposition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53a6d6a4-eaee-421f-a4c2-daf975d93d68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d36b3d-1309-4f1b-95c5-f77180b46613
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENTUREBRIGHT

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