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PS25390 - Nature Permit Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS25390 - Nature Permit Support" was undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract involves services within the research and development industry, specifically a scientific drilling campaign, and was conducted through a limited competition procurement method below the threshold. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been finalized and active since 20th January 2026, concluding on 21st June 2026. The primary delivery location for the services is the United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under a public authority central government classification.

The awarded contract to Waardenburg Ecology, an SME based in the Netherlands, creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, as well as consultancy related to similar fields. Enterprises specialising in scientific studies, particularly those with expertise in ecological or environmental research, would find such contracts attractive for growth in international markets. Companies capable of fulfilling niche scientific tasks and possessing the necessary technical acumen stand to benefit from participating in such government-sponsored projects, expanding their portfolio and international reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25390 - Nature Permit Support

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 Nature Permit Support - Scientific Drilling Campaign

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007123-2026
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

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
£17,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 21 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
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

WAARDENBURG ECOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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