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UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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18 Mar 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission to the University of Sheffield. The procurement process, completed under a limited procurement method without prior publication, aimed to address the absence of competition for technical reasons and intellectual property rights considerations. The award, valued at €145,777, was signed on 8th August 2023 in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research services industry, specifically those with expertise in providing science operations support. Companies well-versed in delivering specialised research services related to the Cluster Mission, particularly in the Oxfordshire region, would find this tender suitable for expanding their business portfolio. Understanding the nuances of award procedures without prior competition and technical reasons for limited procurement would be beneficial for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission

Notice Description

UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons as well as Intellectual Property Rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0449fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008699-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,777 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Robert Adongo
Contact Email
robert.adongo@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7596569900

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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