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PS26027 - Geophysical Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for geophysical services, with the contract awarded to Mark Muller, a geophysical consultant. The process was executed without competition, as outlined by the legal basis, adhering to the direct procurement method designed for below-threshold contracts. The contract, titled "PS26027 - Geophysical Services," is situated within the services category, specifically under research and development services and related consultancy. The procedure has progressed from tender initiation to contract award and completion, marked by the contract's activity status from 3rd February 2026 to 5th May 2026. The procurement took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The financial scope of this contract totals £19,320 gross, reflecting a precise allocation of resources.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical consultancy, particularly those equipped to provide niche research and development services without the necessity for competitive bidding. Companies operating as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may identify potential growth areas through direct service delivery contracts, thus building a portfolio with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation. This contract underscores the potential for geotechnical specialists to leverage their expertise in servicing public sector entities, opening avenues for long-term partnership possibilities and increased visibility within the government procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26027 - Geophysical Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Geophysical Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064768
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010180-2026
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
£16,100 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
3 Feb 2026 - 5 May 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

MARK MULLER - GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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