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UKRI-5630 COMET

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the direct awarding of a contract titled "UKRI-5630 COMET" for the study of Earthquakes & Volcanoes. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is operating as a central government public authority. This procurement was conducted without competition and falls under the services category, specifically relating to geology services. The process is complete, and the contract has been active since 20 January 2026, with an end date of 1 April 2028. The total contract value is £39,000, with £32,500 net of VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in geological services or academic research, particularly those associated with educational institutions or similar large organisations. The procurement method, which did not involve open competition, suggests that organisations with a strong track record and established relationships in this niche market have an advantageous position. Enterprises capable of providing scientific expertise in seismology and volcanology would be well-suited to engage in future projects of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5630 COMET

Notice Description

Study of Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010493-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351910 - Geology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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