Award

ITT for project 10171450

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation involved the contracting of project-supervision services aside from construction work. The award, completed on 11th December 2025, went to Blackwater Engineering Consultancy and Marine Training Ltd. The procurement fell under the 'services' category and was actioned through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates included the tender period closing on 4th December 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2027. The project is located in the United Kingdom and is tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in project-supervision services, allowing them to engage with a prominent research body. By participating in such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain valuable expertise, and increase their market credibility. The procurement's focus on SMEs encourages smaller firms to compete, creating an accessible platform for growth and collaboration in a government-backed framework.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10171450

Notice Description

ITT for project 10171450

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-682632a9-9cbd-48af-8050-9b10c19ec06e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb47f2dc-e4ef-42f9-8afe-bbba3e1657e6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
monitoringservicesprocurement@iuk.ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKWATER ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY AND MARINE TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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