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CSP26204 - Travel & Subsistence costs

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Feb 2026 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26204 - Travel & Subsistence costs" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The industry category involves supporting and auxiliary transport services and travel agencies services. The award stage of the procurement is complete, and the contract was signed on 31st August 2025, with its period lasting until 20th November 2025. The contract was awarded to Norsk Polarinstitutt, a large supplier located in Norway. This procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, specifically citing the ability of only a particular supplier to provide the required services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in travel and transport services, particularly those offering specialised travel and subsistence solutions suited to meet governmental requirements. Companies able to tailor their services for unique, technical demands can explore collaborations similar to those achieved by Norsk Polarinstitutt, potentially leading to significant business growth. This market space is ideal for entities that can demonstrate expertise and capability in delivering niche travel solutions, paving the way for innovation and expansion within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26204 - Travel & Subsistence costs

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for travel and subsistence costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065592
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£257,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 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, 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

NORSK POLARINSTITUTT (NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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