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UKRI-5816 MIH Proof of Concept

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5816 MIH Proof of Concept" to The Manufacturers' Information Hub (UK) for the development and preparation of digitised, interoperable construction product information. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, marked by the classification CPV code 72000000. The contract, with an active status from 18th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, is valued at £1,320,000 gross (£1,100,000 net) and concludes the planning and award stages of the procurement cycle. It was conducted via a direct award method, citing technical reasons for bypassing a competitive call. UKRI, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, operates as a central government public authority facilitating this initiative in the South West region of England (UKK14).

The direct award of this contract signifies a focused opportunity for businesses connected to or interested in the digitisation and industrialisation of construction products. The partnership with The Manufacturers' Information Hub, an SME based in Southampton, reflects the importance of specialised expertise in IT services, particularly for organisations that can provide consulting and software development. Such businesses would benefit significantly from engaging with government-led projects, expanding their reach into public sector innovations. This procurement also underscores the collaboration between the government and key industry players, paving the way for SMEs engaged in technology-enhanced construction solutions to forge partnerships and expand their offerings in the market.

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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

Technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ba7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048279-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

THE MANUFACTURERS' INFORMATION HUB (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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