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UKRI-5630 Application of COMET methodologies and approaches

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5630 Application of COMET methodologies and approaches" under the services category, specifically focusing on technical analysis or consultancy services. This straightforward procurement process was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to the University of Leeds and spans from 25th March 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract actively in place, and the details were published on 27th March 2026. The project's focus is mainly on the application of COMET methodologies and approaches, facilitated from UKRI's Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, within the region categorized as UKK14.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5630 Application of COMET methodologies and approaches

Notice Description

Back-to-back subcontract Application of COMET methodologies and approaches (COMET BGS REF:GA/24M/022)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028598-2026
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

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy 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
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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