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PS26003 - Battery Consultancy

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26003 - Battery Consultancy" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, particularly focusing on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement was completed following a limited competition method, indicating a below-threshold procurement with certain restrictions. The contract was awarded on 15 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 15 February 2026. Key stakeholders include UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity, and Warwick Manufacturing Group, the awarded supplier located in Coventry.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and technical testing services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in battery technology. SMEs, such as Warwick Manufacturing Group, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this domain due to the specialised expertise required. Participation in such tenders can lead to growth through increased visibility within the government sector and potential for future collaborations with public authorities such as UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

PS26003 - Battery Consultancy

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Electrochemical Tests

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06089d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004305-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 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

WARWICK MANUFACTURING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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