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UKRI-3140_29 RRS Discovery Hybrid Study

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Apr 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "UKRI-3140_29 RRS Discovery Hybrid Study" has been completed by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the services category, specifically engineering-related scientific and technical services, and was conducted in the UK. As of 10th April 2026, the tender process is in the 'Award' stage. The project was a call-off under the UKRI framework and employed a limited procurement method, which did not involve prior publication of a competition call due to its specific framework nature. The contract, worth £19,861.73, was signed with Houlder Limited on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering-related scientific and technical services. Organisations with experience in framework agreements, especially those capable of delivering bespoke technical solutions, would find this type of procurement advantageous. As the buyer, UKRI's focus on research-driven technical solutions signifies promising prospects for businesses looking to contribute to innovative projects within the UK. Companies that have capacity to execute highly specialised technical studies and can navigate direct award processes may benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3140_29 RRS Discovery Hybrid Study

Notice Description

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140, for a RRS Discovery Hybrid Study

Procurement Information

This is a call-off under UKRI Framework UKRI-3140

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06804a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032947-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,861 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

HOULDER

Further Information

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