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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House in Swindon, has concluded a selective procurement process for project-supervision services, specified under CPV code 79421100, related to Project 10189813. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with an official closing date for submissions on 9 April 2026. The contract award, valued at £6,330, was announced on 11 June 2026, with Blackwater Engineering Consultancy and Marine Training Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, thereby categorising it under the services industry, within the geographical bounds of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project-supervision services minus construction work. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish and strengthen their presence in the public sector service domain. The dynamic purchasing system used in this tender facilitates streamlined entry and competition for qualified SMEs, fostering an environment where they can effectively demonstrate their specialised expertise and capabilities to meet the buyer's needs.

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Notice Title

ITT for Project 10189813

Notice Description

ITT for Project 10189813

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80dd6a64-4cee-4024-a5f1-d3132dac3e52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f0e2c3-ab56-4501-988e-6e5274d33f54
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
£6,330 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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