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30 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation, focused on "ITT for project 10197846" for project-supervision services outside construction work, classified under the CPV code 79421100. This opportunity was pursued under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement addresses services in the United Kingdom, with the contract starting from 1st July 2026 and running until 31st October 2027. The process has advanced to the award stage with the contract awarded to S L S Darling Limited, as announced on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those with expertise in project supervision outside construction work. Small to medium enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities in the services sector can find this contract especially beneficial, given its alignment with the UK Research & Innovation’s requirements. With a contract valued at GBP 5,780, businesses positioned within this niche can leverage this partnership to enhance their portfolio by engaging in a prestigious and impactful project.

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Notice Title

ITT for project 10197846

Notice Description

ITT for project 10197846

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d96a31df-e70d-440b-8dfd-7299327a1efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee12151-fbd8-4b50-91ae-8f27bb2148e8
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
£5,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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

S L S DARLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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