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FISC Core Funding

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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20 Jan 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, based in Redcar, UK, recently concluded a procurement process titled "FISC Core Funding," within the research and development services industry. The procurement, categorised under services, specifically concerns the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium Agreement, through which the Centre awarded a contract to Glass Futures Ltd, located in St. Helens, Merseyside. The procurement was executed via direct negotiation and is classified as "below threshold - without competition," a method that facilitated a swift award process. Key dates include the contract signing on 9th December 2025, with a performance period starting on 10th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The total contract value amounts to £120,000, with a gross amount of £100,000.

This tender presents notable opportunities for SMEs involved in research and development services, specifically targeting those with expertise in sustainability and industrial processes. Glass Futures Ltd is an example of a small-to-medium enterprise successfully securing this contract, underscoring the potential for similarly sized businesses to leverage such public sector opportunities for growth. Firms with innovative solutions and niche expertise that can enhance foundation industries' sustainability are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, even under direct procurement methods, as it highlights the value placed on specialised capabilities that can fulfil specific public sector needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

FISC Core Funding

Notice Description

Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium Agreement Variation, Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has awarded the contract to Glass Futures Ltd for CPI's contribution to fund the services outlined in the agreement (Schedule 5)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004898-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 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 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASS FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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