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UKRI-5537 CKAF Catapult WP1

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Dec 2025 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5537 CKAF Catapult WP1" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This contract, with the reference ID of "085806-2025," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market research services. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition. The award stage is now complete, having been finalised on 23rd December 2025. The contract period spans from 10th December 2025 to 31st March 2028, with key activities located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services. Given the nature of this contract and the direct procurement method, larger companies like the awarded Energy Systems Catapult Ltd, which is the successful supplier, are well-suited for such opportunities. Businesses targeting expansion within the central government sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised research and analysis, stand to benefit. The project's focus could attract companies interested in partnering with governmental research initiatives or those looking to strengthen their portfolio with government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5537 CKAF Catapult WP1

Notice Description

CKAF Grant10175361 subcon - Energy Systems Catapult

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085806-2025
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LTD (ENERGY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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