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UKRI-5909 IUK Clean Energy First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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23 Jun 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is inviting bids for the "UKRI-5909 IUK Clean Energy First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme." This procurement is in the services category, specifically targeting technical assistance services within the climate technology sector across the UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21 July 2026. The enquiry period will close a week earlier, on 14 July 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 11 September 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Regulations 2024, allowing broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical assistance and interested in supporting innovative climate technology projects. With a total maximum budget of £4.5 million (excluding VAT), split across two phases, this programme aims to unlock rapid growth and scaling opportunities for suppliers. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project aligns with their innovative and flexible service offerings. The contract includes a potential renewal, providing further avenues for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5909 IUK Clean Energy First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is procuring a Technical Assistance Supplier (TAS) to work with Innovate UK in establishing the First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme. The objective of the the FOAK builder programme is to rapidly accelerate the development and scale-up of innovative climate tech companies in the UK. The opportunity is broken down into two phases with a maximum budget of PS1.1 million for phase 1 and PS3.4 million for phase 2. Ex VAT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is broken down to 2 phases. The initial opportunity is a pilot phase and subject to successful completion and business case approval, the opportunity may be extended for a further period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058820-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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