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UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is leading a procurement process for the tender titled "UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET." The focus of this tender is on research consultancy services aimed at conducting a strategic landscape review and stakeholder engagement in the field of Future Internet. This tender is segmented into three lots covering technical, social and economic, and cultural and legal aspects of the Future Internet. UKRI, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is classified as a central government public authority. As of 29th September 2025, the tender is in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 30th October 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the evaluation will be completed by 13th November 2025. The contract period spans from 26th November 2025 to 28th May 2026, with electronic submissions accepted in English.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in technology, sociology, economics, culture, and law as they pertain to future internet challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to participate, enhancing the diversity of input and approach. The procurement process values quality highly, alongside competitive pricing, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate strong expertise and innovative approaches within these fields. The segmentation into lots allows businesses to tailor their bids to their strongest areas of expertise, potentially maximizing their chances of success in a high-value contract worth up to £193,104 gross.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET

Notice Description

We seek bids to undertake a strategic landscape review and stakeholder engagement exercise in the area of Future Internet research. The output from this exercise will help inform UKRI's future activities in this area. Given the breadth of the area, we intend to award three separate LOTS, one in each of these broad areas: * LOT 1 - EPSRC remit, which broadly covers technical aspects of the future internet * LOT 2 - ESRC remit, which broadly covers social and economic aspects of the future internet * LOT 3 - AHRC remit, which broadly covers cultural and legal aspects of the future internet

Lot Information

LOT 1 EPSRC REMIT

LOT 1 EPSRC REMIT FOR FUTURE INTERNET EVALUATION

LOT 2 ESRC REMIT

LOT 2 EPSRC REMIT FOR FUTURE INTERNET EVALUATION

LOT 3 AHRC REMIT

LOT 3 EPSRC REMIT FOR FUTURE INTERNET EVALUATION

UKRI - Part 1 - Part 4 Questionnaire-ALL LOTS

Mandatory Questionnaire required by all suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a192
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060544-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,920 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 28 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
CORPORATE PROCUREMENT
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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