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UKRI-3652_TO_053 NERC - 5-year work package planning services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Oct 2026 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), procured five-year work-package planning and development services. The work concerns planning work packages for NERC; the notice classifies it as construction project management services, although the description gives no further detail on the work packages or deliverables. Delivery is associated with UKRI’s Polaris House in Swindon, with the wider location stated as South West England. This is a professional services requirement rather than a purchase of goods or physical construction work. The buyer is UKRI, and NERC is identified as the procurement’s programme area. The stated requirement is for five-year planning services, while the contract period recorded for the award is shorter.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited on 5 October 2026. UKRI used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value is £99,876.42. The contract period runs from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The submission deadline was 9 October 2026 at 12:00. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. No lots are identified. The procurement data does not describe the evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements, so the award outcome identifies the selected supplier but does not explain the comparative basis for selection. The five-year planning reference is in the requirement title and description; the recorded award period is as stated above.

This award is evidence that UKRI, through NERC, buys work-package planning and development support. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to demonstrate the ability to plan and develop work packages for a research council and deliver them within a defined services contract. The framework call-off route is also commercially relevant: suppliers need access to the relevant framework and the ability to compete for call-offs under its terms. The award went to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, showing that a supplier in the project and programme services market was selected. The requirement was marked as suitable for SMEs, indicating that smaller firms could be credible participants, provided they can meet the framework’s conditions and show suitable delivery capability. No particular professional accreditation or technical qualification is identified.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3652_TO_053 NERC - 5-year work package planning services

Notice Description

NERC - Provision of 5-year work package planning development services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7878c6b-e533-4511-b925-26964320517f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1040aad9-3add-4333-85a7-fd780fb38fc4
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,876 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,876 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Faithful+Gould

Further Information

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