Award

PS25236 - Socioeconomic Impact Study for the Construction and Operation of a World-class Underground Science Laboratory in Teesside

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 12:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process with the award of a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited for a socioeconomic impact assessment related to the construction and operation of a world-class underground science laboratory in Teesside. The process, which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, was conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This award was officially announced on 22 December 2025, and the contract value is £89,851.50. The contract period runs from 17 November 2025 to 16 October 2026, with the project located at Boulby Mine. The procurement stage of this notice is complete.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly those specialising in market and socioeconomic studies. SMEs can benefit significantly, as the procurement process was selective, thus allowing smaller enterprises the opportunity to secure strategic contracts under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. Businesses with expertise in analysing the impacts of significant construction and scientific projects could leverage this understanding to offer valuable insights and foster growth through partnerships with large-scale suppliers like Ove Arup & Partners Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25236 - Socioeconomic Impact Study for the Construction and Operation of a World-class Underground Science Laboratory in Teesside

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. Brief Description The successful bidder is to perform a socioeconomic impact assessment for the construction and operations of the Dark Matter Observatory (DMO) project at Boulby Mine, whose primary objective is: * To build a world-class underground laboratory in the North East region, suitable of hosting the most advanced, low background particle physics and multi-disciplinary underground science experiments * To host a state-of-the-art, international, dark matter experiment in the new laboratory facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e98520f-a81c-43ed-b873-fa94cfb4443b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8e13-10a8-4349-b280-ef1d31b861a2
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

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,851 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,851 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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