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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), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET," which falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services. This procurement effort involved an open procedure aimed at conducting a strategic landscape review and engaging stakeholders in Future Internet research. The contract process was divided into three lots covering technical, social and economic, and cultural and legal aspects, with Cambridge University Technical Services Limited and The Autonomy Institute awarded the contracts on 5th February 2026. The contracts are set to be active till 31st July 2026, with the possibility of extension aligned with the Procurement Act 2023. The response was sought from electronic submissions with the tender initially closing on 30th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in internet technologies and sociology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations not classified as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the open procurement method favours diverse participation. Businesses offering innovative solutions in overseeing multi-disciplinary research domains, including the cultural shifts relating to internet usage, are well-suited to benefit. The awarding of multiple lots allows for further expansion, increasing potential growth opportunities for firms able to showcase high-quality project delivery combined with competitive pricing. UKRI's focus on stakeholder engagement signifies ample collaboration chances for businesses aiming to influence future technological frameworks.

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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/026832-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£106,098 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES

THE AUTONOMY INSTITUTE

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