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UKRI-5442 NQCC Security Assessment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority in the central government, has completed a procurement process for a security assessment for the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). The contract, identified as UKRI-5442, was awarded under a direct procurement method without competition, aimed at acquiring security services within the UK. The main procurement category is services, with the award finalised on 10th December 2025. The contract is valued at £24,800 (net), with work scheduled to commence on 15th December 2025 and conclude by 1st February 2026. The project is located in the UK’s South East region, specifically in the region designated as UKJ14.

This procurement offers a significant business opportunity in the security services industry, particularly for firms with expertise in high-tech and secure environments like quantum computing facilities. As the procurement was below the competition threshold, it demonstrates opportunities for businesses that specialise in niche services to engage with high-stakes public-sector projects directly. Firms with established credentials in security solution assessments and those who can efficiently deliver within tight timeframes would be well-suited for such opportunities in future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5442 NQCC Security Assessment

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of a new security assessment for NQCC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f29d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081415-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 1 Feb 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
stfcprocurement@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

HOARE LEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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