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PS25152 - Assessment of the Value of the NERC investments' impact on the UK Offshore Wind sector

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Jul 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, for assessing the impact of NERC investments on the UK Offshore Wind sector. Situated in Swindon, the contracting authority falls under central government, as classified by the UK_CA_TYPE scheme. The process's title is "PS25152 - Assessment of the Value of the NERC investments' impact on the UK Offshore Wind sector" within the services category, with a focus on research services (CPV Code: 73110000). The contract was awarded on 21st July 2025 to HUMAN ECONOMICS LIMITED, a large enterprise based in London. The procurement method was a limited competition due to the below-threshold value of £12,500, with the contract period spanning from 3rd February 2025 to 24th June 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and those with expertise in analysing investments' impacts on renewable energy sectors. Companies capable of delivering in-depth evaluations related to offshore wind energy developments are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. HUMAN ECONOMICS LIMITED has already been awarded this contract, indicating that large firms with robust resources and capabilities could successfully secure additional opportunities with UK Research and Innovation, underlining prospects for significant business growth in the renewable energy field.

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Notice Title

PS25152 - Assessment of the Value of the NERC investments' impact on the UK Offshore Wind sector

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement: Assessment of the Value of the NERC investments' impact on the UK Offshore Wind sector

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05630b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041679-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 24 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

HUMAN ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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