Award

PS25335 - NCF Phase 0.5 cryoplant study

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation for the project titled "PS25335 - NCF Phase 0.5 cryoplant study." This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The location specified for the delivery of this contract is within the United Kingdom. This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the status marked as complete as of 27 November 2025. The direct procurement method was employed due to the absence of competition, which justified direct contracting with a particular supplier, Vorbuchner GmbH & Co. KG. The contracting authority in this process is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, coordinating out of Swindon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cryogenic facility design and consultancy, especially those capable of offering niche services where competition is limited. As the project pertains to a conceptual design study, businesses that are experienced in delivering high-tech consultancy and have expertise in cryogenic technologies would be well-suited to such contracts. The awarded contract is valued at EUR 11,500 and underscores the potential for SMEs like Vorbuchner GmbH & Co. KG to engage in specialised consultancy services for central government authorities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25335 - NCF Phase 0.5 cryoplant study

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement: Conceptual Design Study of a National Cryogenic Facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077715-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 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

VORBUCHNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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