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Benchmarking Exercise to understand how the UK's chemical sector fares as a place for star-ups and growth in the UK v USA/Europe

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Nov 2025 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves a benchmarking exercise titled "Benchmarking Exercise to understand how the UK's chemical sector fares as a place for start-ups and growth in the UK versus USA and Europe." This contract is categorised within the services industry, specifically under survey analysis services, and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process is at the award stage, with objectives effectively achieved through a direct procurement method, characterised as 'below threshold - without competition.' The timeline for this contract began on 3rd November 2025, and it is set to end on 23rd March 2026, having been signed on 29th October 2025. The total contract value is £46,200 gross.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the chemical industry focusing on benchmarking services, especially those interested in market positioning and growth aspects across the UK, USA, and Europe. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in survey analysis and consultancy roles, would be particularly well-suited to engage with this contract. By aiding UKRI in understanding market competitiveness, businesses can forge strong connections within central government sectors and potentially qualify for further opportunities within public procurement landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchmarking Exercise to understand how the UK's chemical sector fares as a place for star-ups and growth in the UK v USA/Europe

Notice Description

Benchmarking Exercise to understand how the UK's chemical sector fares as a place for star-ups and growth in the UK versus USA and Europe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e577
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075658-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@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

OPTIMAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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