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UKRI-4858 BAS Gas Storage Works

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07 Apr 2025 at 18:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Mar 2025 at 14:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, commissioning a project titled "UKRI-4858 BAS Gas Storage Works" within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The total contract value is £179,276, and the contract has been awarded to Gowing & Hunt Ltd, located in Witchford, Cambridgeshire. The procurement method was a direct award, and the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the decision made on 26th March 2025. The contract period runs from 21st April 2025 to 30th June 2025, with a possible extension up to 31st July 2025. This project is set in the region UKH12, United Kingdom, with all relevant contract documentation and a transparency notice available for review.

This tender presents a favourable opportunity for SMEs involved in gas storage facility modifications, like Gowing & Hunt Ltd. Businesses specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services can benefit from the exposure and financial growth brought by securing such contracts. Companies that can demonstrate technical capability and efficiency in similar projects are well-suited to compete for future opportunities with UKRI and other sub-central government public authorities. The direct award process indicates a selection based on the necessity of specific technical skills, encouraging businesses with niche expertise to seek similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4858 BAS Gas Storage Works

Notice Description

Modification to a Gas Storage facility To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=939864992

Procurement Information

Modification to a Gas Storage facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013513-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,397 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
NERC Procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Swindon
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWING & HUNT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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