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CSP25489 - Contract to deliver 1 national security and defence sandpit.

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP25489 - Contract to deliver 1 national security and defence sandpit", falls under the 'services' industry category specifically related to training services. This procurement followed a limited competition method and has reached the contract stage, with TREEHOUSE PARTNERS LTD awarded as the supplier. Critical dates include the contract signing on 3rd February 2026, with the contract period starting on 6th February 2026 and concluding on 5th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in security and defence training services. Businesses that have capabilities in delivering complex and specialised training environments would be well-suited to compete in such limited competition procurements. With the involvement of UK Research and Innovation, an organisation active in central government activities, the awarded contract could lead to further collaborations and partnerships within governmental sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25489 - Contract to deliver 1 national security and defence sandpit.

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:- Contract to deliver 1 national security and defence sandpit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009762-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 2026 30 days
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, coreservices@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

TREEHOUSE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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