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UKRI-6104 Subcon GOTT funded PolarSight_CKAF Delivery of commercialisation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 May 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), situated at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, involved the award of a contract titled "UKRI-6104 Subcon GOTT funded PolarSight_CKAF Delivery of commercialisation". This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and pertains to the location of the UK, specifically within Swindon. The tender process reached the award stage, and the contract is already active, having been signed on 22nd May 2026, with the procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - without competition" and managed directly. The contract, which commenced on the 23rd of May 2026, is set to conclude on the 31st of March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly appealing for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services. The awarded contract is aimed at delivering commercialisation services and was allocated to Puntios Ltd, a large enterprise based in London, indicating that firms with extensive resources and expertise in consultancy services may find similar future tenders advantageous. The direct procurement method suggests that opportunities may arise for businesses maintaining established networks or partnerships with public authority entities. The total contract value grossing at £108,000 underscores the potential fiscal benefits for capable service providers within this sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6104 Subcon GOTT funded PolarSight_CKAF Delivery of commercialisation

Notice Description

UKRI-6104 Subcon GOTT funded PolarSight_CKAF Delivery of commercialisation WP4/5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051020-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

PUNTIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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