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UKRI-4267 - ISCF Quantum Technology Challenge

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Jan 2025 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-4267 - ISCF Quantum Technology Challenge." This procurement fell under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and was specifically focused on the evaluation of the ISCF Quantum Technology Challenge. The procurement utilised a limited procurement method, awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. This process fell outside the scope of the directive, and the awarded contract was signed on 16th December 2024. The primary location for the delivery of these services is Brighton and Hove, classified under the UK's South East region (UKJ21). Notably, the procurement process is already at the awarded stage, with Technopolis Ltd identified as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services to expand their portfolios by engaging in high-profile projects such as the ISCF Quantum Technology Challenge. Companies with expertise in research and innovation, particularly those with a focus on quantum technologies, would find this contracting opportunity highly beneficial. Given UKRI's reputation and the substantial contract amount of £282,700, businesses in this field can gain considerable growth and professional recognition. Large-scale enterprises like Technopolis Ltd, designated as the awarded supplier, showcase that well-equipped organisations with a comprehensive understanding of scientific evaluation methods are well-positioned to succeed in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4267 - ISCF Quantum Technology Challenge

Notice Description

ISCF Quantum Technology Challenge evaluation

Lot Information

Lot 1

ISCF Quantum Technology Challenge evaluation. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

Procurement Information

Awarded through RM6126

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ceb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000712-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£282,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

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
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

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