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UKRI-6150-R&D Map contractor

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6150-R&D Map contractor". The contract, related to services within the research and development industry category, specifically aimed to develop a research testbed in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. The contract, valued at £45,900 (gross), was awarded on 26th June 2026 to Actica Consulting, a large-scale firm headquartered in Guildford. This procurement process employed a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and the contract period runs from 1st July to 30th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in providing research or development services related to the public sector, specifically those focused on research outputs and testbed developments. While it was awarded directly to a large firm, other businesses in the R&D and consultancy sectors can benefit from similar opportunities, especially those capable of aligning with central government requirements and delivering innovative solutions within the stipulated timelines. Being familiar with the latest legislative framework governing such procurements can also enhance competitiveness in future tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6150-R&D Map contractor

Notice Description

Contractor for research facing in delivering research outputs on the development of a research testbed for Safer Streets R&D Map Challenge 4 with the Ministry of Justice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060268-2026
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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