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PS25256 - Green LIDT testing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS25256 - Green LIDT testing" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, with assistance from UK Shared Business Services Ltd. It falls under the services category, specifically targeting research services, and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23rd September 2025 and active until 24th October 2025. The procurement method used was a limited competition, suitable for opportunities below the threshold, and the awarded contract is valued at £16,110.18. The main theme of the tender is advancing Green LIDT testing, with the supplier being Lidaris Ltd, a large company based in Lithuania.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in innovative testing procedures like Green LIDT. Companies that can offer comprehensive solutions within the limited competition framework are well-suited to engage in such contracts. Furthermore, this procurement provides a platform for establishing partnerships with a recognised central government entity, which could catalyse further business growth and development in similar government-led research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25256 - Green LIDT testing

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create Green LIDT testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d46f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068649-2025
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
£16,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

LIDARIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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