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UKRI-5066 Humberside CCS Workstream 5: Dynamic Modelling

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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03 Sep 2025 at 09:08

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31 Jul 2025 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, is engaged in a public procurement process concerning the "UKRI-5066 Humberside CCS Workstream 5: Dynamic Modelling." The contract, which falls under the services category, focuses on dynamic modelling related to Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) on Humberside. This procurement process concluded with a direct award based on technical grounds, with Heriot-Watt University being the chosen supplier. The contract is active from 14 August 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026, with the possibility of extension till March 2027. This process was aligned with legal standards as per the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation and followed the direct award procurement method.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services, especially those with insights into dynamic modelling and sustainable energy solutions. Large academic institutions or consultancy firms with expertise in environmental innovations and carbon management would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. By securing such contracts, these businesses can significantly enhance their portfolios by contributing to influential projects and furthering their research and development endeavours.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5066 Humberside CCS Workstream 5: Dynamic Modelling

Notice Description

UKRI-5066 Humberside Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Workstream 5: Dynamic Modelling

Procurement Information

This Direct Award is made for technical grounds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053409-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,012 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£158,012 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
UKRI Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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