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PS25342 - FOAK Builder Foundation phase, ecosystem development

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, operating as the buyer, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "PS25342 - FOAK Builder Foundation phase, ecosystem development." The tender pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. Based in Swindon, UK, the procurement falls under the central government public authority category. This procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award date on 26th November 2025. The contract, which commenced on 11th November 2025, will run until 31st March 2026. It was executed via a direct procurement method, involving a three-quote exercise below the competition threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the research and development sector, particularly those looking to expand their service offerings to government entities. The contract was awarded to Cleantech Group, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting the potential for similarly scaled companies to engage in governmental projects without facing full competition. The initiative aims to develop foundational phases of an ecosystem, promising subsequent phases that could open avenues for further engagement and innovation across UK-focused developmental projects. Businesses with capabilities in ecosystem development, consultancy, and research services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25342 - FOAK Builder Foundation phase, ecosystem development

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a 3 quote procurement exercise. Award notice for FOAK Builder: Foundation phase, ecosystem development- UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077309-2025
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CLEANTECH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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