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UKRI-4189 - ZEVI Technical Study

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has finalised the award for the contract titled "UKRI-4189 - ZEVI Technical Study" under the industry classification of research services. The procurement is located in West Sussex (South West), with the work being performed by Ricardo AEA. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, having been completed and signed on 12th February 2025. This tender, undertaken without prior publication of a call for competition, follows the RM6126 framework agreement rules. The contract amount is £291,840 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by providing specialist data services for the ZEVI demonstration projects, requiring a provider to specify and agree on data attributes and report on progress. Businesses specialising in data services, particularly those with experience in research services and collaborations with public sector entities, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, Ricardo AEA, highlighting opportunities for well-established firms with robust capabilities in delivering high-quality service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4189 - ZEVI Technical Study

Notice Description

This tender exercise is required to procure a specialist provider of data services, who will specify and agree the data attributes with Innovate UK and the ZEVI demonstration projects, and report on progress.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender exercise is required to procure a specialist provider of data services, who will specify and agree the data attributes with Innovate UK and the ZEVI demonstration projects, and report on progress. 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-04deae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004941-2025
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 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

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
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

Further Information

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