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UKRI 5355 - Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook a procurement process titled "UKRI 5355 – Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)" aimed at supporting Local Authorities with advanced technical services. The project is categorised under IT and energy-efficiency consultancy and has been completed. The direct award method was employed due to exclusive rights held by the supplier, XRI Urban Robotics and Analytics Ltd, headquartered in Surrey. The contract is valued at GBP 297,000 and ran from 5th January to 31st March 2026, aligning with UKRI's focus on supporting retrofit strategies and decarbonisation efforts across the UK.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, data analysis, and energy-efficiency consultancy. Companies with expertise in integrating high-resolution building data with local datasets and crafting retrofit strategies stand to benefit significantly. The contract's emphasis on addressing technical, advisory, and analytical needs indicates potential expansion opportunities for firms capable of delivering similar specialised services, particularly those familiar with public sector expectations and possessing relevant intellectual property or exclusive rights in the field.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5355 - Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is procuring specialist technical assistance to support Local Authorities (LAs) participating in the Net Zero Living: Scale and Embed - Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2) programme. The contract will provide advanced analytical, technical and advisory services to support Local Authorities in integrating high-resolution, building-level observed data with existing local datasets to develop robust, place-based retrofit strategies and delivery plans.

Procurement Information

The Single Source Direct Award (SSDA) is compliant with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 and satisfies the statutory conditions for making a direct award. The justification for the direct award is that only one supplier is capable of delivering the required services. This is in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 41(5)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023, which permits a direct award where, due to intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only a single supplier can provide the goods, services or works required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011520-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
corporate procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@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

XRI URBAN ROBOTICS AND ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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