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UKRI-5816 MIH Proof of Concept

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Apr 2026 at 10:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) aims to develop a Proof of Concept for digitised, interoperable construction product information, supporting the Industrialising and Digitising Construction Challenge. This project falls within the services category, specifically focusing on IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contracting authority, UKRI, located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, utilised a direct award procurement method for this assignment. The tender has been awarded to The Manufacturers' Information Hub (UK), a collaborative not-for-profit organisation, with the contract set to commence on 16th April 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026, after which a standstill period ends on 15th April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses adept in IT and construction product digitisation. As the project is spearheaded by institutions invested in shared solutions, it provides an established platform where SMEs can leverage their technical expertise and network capabilities. Companies with proficiency in digitising information and interoperability within industries can greatly benefit from engaging with UKRI’s initiatives, creating pathways for strategic partnerships and innovation in digital construction challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5816 MIH Proof of Concept

Notice Description

Develop a Proof of Concept and prepare for delivery of digitised, interoperable construction product information to support the Industrialising and Digitising Construction Challenge.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded without a prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The supplier is a collaborative, not-for-profit organisation owned and governed by European construction product manufacturers. The industry is invested in this shared solution and provides the technical tools and expert network to deliver this proof of concept.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ba7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030815-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

THE MANUFACTURERS' INFORMATION HUB (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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