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UKRI-3118 IUK NZL International C2C Programme

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-3118 IUK NZL International C2C Programme," which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000). This programme aims to address net zero living by connecting UK cities with global partner cities through a structured and collaborative model. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a direct award due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as outlined in regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £893,333.33, was signed on 29 January 2025 and involves services to be delivered in Milton Keynes (UKJ12 region).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability, urban development, and consultancy services aimed at achieving net zero living. Companies with expertise in collaborative international programmes and those that can offer advanced technological solutions in the field of sustainable urban development would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This contract was awarded to Connected Places Catapult Services Ltd, a large enterprise based in Milton Keynes, demonstrating the value and potential business growth opportunities within this sector for firms capable of delivering comprehensive and technically specialised services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3118 IUK NZL International C2C Programme

Notice Description

A programme designed to address net zero living by twinning UK cities with global partner cities, through a structured and collaborative model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A programme designed to address net zero living by twinning UK cities with global partner cities, through a structured and collaborative model. Additional information: 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

The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004907-2025
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£893,333 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 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
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT SERVICES

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