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UKRI-5243

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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06 Oct 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), centred in Swindon, Wiltshire, involves the award of a contract for consultancy services aimed at enhancing the Medical Research Council's (MRC) waste management strategies, with a significant focus on reducing environmental impact. This process falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, complemented by refuse and waste-related services. The project, identified as UKRI-5243, progressed through a limited procurement method and was completed on 6 October 2025, with the contract set to begin on 13 October 2025 and end on 27 February 2026. The consultancy services will be undertaken by Arthian Ltd, and its scope is not above the threshold as per the defined procurement standards.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in sustainability and waste management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative approaches to environmental challenges and consultancy could have successfully competed in this tender. The project highlights the potential for businesses to contribute to significant environmental improvements within public sector frameworks, fostering long-term growth through reputable partnerships with entities like UKRI. This creates a possibility for niche consultancy firms to diversify their portfolio and enhance their presence within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5243

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) has appointed a supplier to undertake consultancy services to provide advice on how the MRC could improve the way in which they handle waste materials, with particular emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of that waste.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062501-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,910 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement Manager
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

ARTHIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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