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con_9073 - Metamaterials Workshop

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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12 Jan 2026 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed a procurement process titled "con_9073 - Metamaterials Workshop," within the research and development services category, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage with a contract signed on 18th December 2025, covering a project period from 18th December 2025 to 11th June 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold and without competition. The project involves organising workshops to develop a metamaterials technology roadmapping report, with a total contract value of £12,600 gross (£10,500 excluding VAT). IFM Engage Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Cambridge, has been awarded the contract to carry out this initiative.

The opportunity presented by this contract is significant for businesses involved in the development and application of advanced materials, particularly metamaterials. Such workshops offer the chance for businesses to engage with strategic directions that can influence national priorities, fostering innovation and facilitating the adoption of metamaterials in key industrial applications. Companies specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in advanced materials, would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. Involvement in this project may aid businesses in collaborating with governmental departments and contributing to crucial industry developments, thus driving growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_9073 - Metamaterials Workshop

Notice Description

DSIT's Advanced Materials team were seeking to commission a roadmapping workshop project for DSIT's roadmapping exercise on Metamaterials, a strategic subclass of advanced materials. The project provider will facilitate workshops with stakeholders on the theme of metamaterials commercialisation, identifying national priorities to accelerate their adoption across key industrial applications. The project will inform DSIT development of the National Materials Innovation Programme announced in the Modern Industrial Strategy, where Advanced Materials was named as a priority frontier industry. The primary output of this work is three workshops led by the project lead with responsibility for preparation, facilitation and further outputs. This will be underpinned by detailed chapters on the technical advances for sector application. The supplier will work alongside partners in designing and delivering workshops for the purpose of producing a metamaterials technology roadmapping report, this support would be concluded in the 6 month core duration, no need for additional phases of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002254-2026
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
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
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 11 Jun 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFM ENGAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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