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Decarbonisation - SP2 Feasibility Study

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Jan 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Decarbonisation - SP2 Feasibility Study" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority. This procurement falls under the "Architectural and related services" industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method followed was a "limited competition" which falls below the threshold. This process is in the Award and Contract stage, having been awarded to Purcell Architecture Ltd, a large-scale supplier, with the contract period starting from January 9, 2026, and ending on April 9, 2026. The contract was signed on January 9, 2026, and includes a gross amount of GBP 31,478.40.

Engagement in this procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and related services, especially those experienced in decarbonisation studies and feasibility assessments. Firms with the capability to manage significant projects within a stringent timeline would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The project focuses on RIBA Stage 2 external envelope work, thus companies already operating in the United Kingdom with specific expertise in architectural services could leverage their expertise to secure further contracts in this expanding and environmentally significant sector.

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Notice Title

Decarbonisation - SP2 Feasibility Study

Notice Description

*****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition exercise. Decarbonisation - SP2 Feasibility Study - External envelope (RIBA stage 2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,232 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 9 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

PURCELL ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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