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PS25119 - Independent advisor of the AAP

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2025 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority operating under central government, recently completed a procurement process for securing an independent advisor for the AAP. The tender, identified as PS25119, falls under the industry category of research services and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted using a direct method without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives. The contract was awarded to Spyrian Engineering Ltd, a large-scale supplier, and covers the period from 8th May 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a gross value of £29,400. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract now active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of offering unique technical expertise. While the procurement was awarded without competition, similar future contracts may favour specialised firms able to deliver bespoke advisory services. Suppliers in the research and consultancy space may find growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with public sector needs, thus enhancing their portfolios and strengthening their positioning for future direct procurement processes. Understanding the specific technical requirements of public authorities such as UK Research and Innovation could prove advantageous for such enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25119 - Independent advisor of the AAP

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) require Independent advisor of the AAP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05285f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028266-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£24,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPYRIAN ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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