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UKRI-5991 Advance Market Commitment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the UKRI-5991 Advance Market Commitment. This initiative involves transitioning to a new operating model for the Advance Market Commitment (AMC) focused on innovative low carbon concrete. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement was facilitated through a direct award to Carbon Limiting Technologies Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Hampshire. The contract for the interim scheme administration commenced on 16th April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2027, focusing on services within the business and management consultancy category. The procurement stage has progressed to award with a gross contract value of £202,620.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in innovative low-carbon technologies and interim project administration. The nature of the direct award highlights a preference for suppliers that possess specific technical capabilities and insights into the project's operational framework, which can be advantageous for consultancies aiming to demonstrate niche expertise. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, especially those aligned with sustainability and innovation, would find this contract beneficial for strategic growth and establishing a foothold in government-led environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5991 Advance Market Commitment

Notice Description

Transition to a new operating model for the Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for innovative low carbon concrete. The AMC was launched by UKRI in November 2025, with CLT having played a foundational role in designing the scheme and securing first signatories. A plan is in place to transition the scheme to a new operating model. This will also involve the supplier operating as an interim scheme administrator. Scheme administration includes some supporting work related to the AMC covering insurance, investor engagement and examining the feasibility of building in the use of Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) within the AMC scheme.

Procurement Information

The contract is being awarded without a prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The supplier has the technical capability and knowledge to transition the project from design to operating model. A change in supplier would result in disproportionate technical/ operating difficulties and duplicate costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030728-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CARBON LIMITING TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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