Award

Interface for Government Alpha Plus

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Interface for Government Alpha Plus", which falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. This particular procurement was categorised as a selective process, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was reached with Zaizi Ltd being the supplier. The key timeline for this contract included the tender period ending on 14th July 2025, with the contract period beginning 16th July 2025 and concluding on 12th August 2025. The tender's value was £56,730 GBP, and it particularly encouraged participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement process provides opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those well-versed in research and development consultancy, to engage with government projects. SMEs, like Zaizi Ltd, which won the contract, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities given the suitability criteria favouring smaller enterprises. Businesses adept in interfacing and development work within the public sector could see significant growth and expansion opportunities through similar government contracts.

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Notice Title

Interface for Government Alpha Plus

Notice Description

Interface for Government Alpha plus research and development work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99264d3c-0ebf-499d-89af-2d44b021b971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5325f486-7eca-4077-92c2-60bca6067f22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZAIZI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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