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ITT for project 10168116

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, England, concluded a procurement process titled "ITT for project 10168116", specifically within the industry category of project-supervision services, excluding construction work. This process followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 5th September 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The procurement stage is complete, having culminated in an award to Instrata Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Cambridge.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in project-supervision services. With a contract valued at £9,900, it fits well with businesses capable of providing non-construction oversight. Enterprises positioned in the United Kingdom with expertise in similar service categories can compete effectively in such tenders, especially those listed in dynamic purchasing systems and familiar with selective procurement processes. Engaging with UK Research & Innovation could establish ongoing partnerships and foster development within targeted sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for project 10168116

Notice Description

ITT for project 10168116

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e42c39ca-b117-4a95-a4a7-9495999c0c28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdabd144-a757-4961-9aef-b8673eb99c56
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
£9,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

INSTRATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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