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UKRI--4977 CMIC Midstream Review

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:37

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 11:27

TenderUpdate

14 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for a contract titled "UKRI--4977 CMIC Midstream Review," focusing on economic analysis within the European Union's defence and aerospace sectors, with an emphasis on circular economy opportunities in the UK. The contract is classed under the services category and specifically targets economic research services. The contracting authority operates from Swindon, Wiltshire, and the procurement has followed an open procedure method. The procurement process commenced with the tender notice on 30th June 2025 and reached its culmination with the award announced on 10th October 2025. The main award went to RAND COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY with the contract period starting on 6th October 2025 and set to end by 28th February 2026, with the potential for a four-week extension.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research services, particularly those with expertise in the defence and aerospace industries. Companies with a focus on circular economy strategies, waste valorisation, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the European Union's industrial ecosystem are especially well-suited to benefit from this tender. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises, which underscores the intent to foster inclusivity in the selection process, potentially aiding such businesses in scaling their operations through participation in significant public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI--4977 CMIC Midstream Review

Notice Description

An economic analysis of midstream manufacturing in the European Union defence and aerospace sectors and opportunities for a more circular economy in the UK

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: UKRI may extend this Contract for a period of up to four weeks by giving not less than two weeks' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£122,470 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£122,470 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

RAND COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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