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UKRI-5358 MRC HO Carbon Calculator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Nov 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has reached the contract award stage. The contract, titled "UKRI-5358 MRC HO Carbon Calculator," focuses on adapting a Carbon Calculator to suit the European context, falling under the services industry category with specific emphasis on research consultancy services. The location of service delivery is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct method without competition, as it fell below the threshold, and has been awarded to Science Partners, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Paris, France. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 10th November 2025 and its effective period from 11th November 2025 until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting and services, particularly those with expertise in adapting technological solutions for various regional requirements. The nature of the procurement favours companies experienced in providing bespoke solutions without the need for competitive tendering, thereby benefiting SMEs like Science Partners. Such businesses can leverage their niche expertise and capacity to collaborate with research institutions like UKRI, facilitating growth through strategic partnerships in the sustainable development sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5358 MRC HO Carbon Calculator

Notice Description

Provision of the adaptation of Carbon Calculator to the European Context

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e06a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073531-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SCIENCE PARTNERS

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