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UKRI-6107 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Delivery of WP1/5

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 May 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-6107 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Delivery of WP1/5". The project, relating to the delivery of groundwater detection services, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold approach without competition. The contract was awarded on 27 May 2026, with an active status from 28 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. Located in the UK, this procurement process aligns with legal requirements under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing consultancy services within the public sector. Companies with expertise in business and management consultancy, particularly in environmental and geological services, stand to benefit. The tender process, which was direct and below-threshold, suggests that larger established firms like Mark Muller, who successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in future engagements with UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6107 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Delivery of WP1/5

Notice Description

UKRI-6107 Subcon GOTT funded ApRES CKAF Delivery of Groundwater Detection WP1/5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051027-2026
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
£33,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 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

MARK MULLER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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