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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2260 Assistance to complete recommendations from the Safety and Assurance Review of the ARA"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2260 Assistance to complete recommendations from the Safety and Assurance Review of the ARA

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07964abc-6f9d-406a-8c5b-a5291308da24

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeking consultancy support for the Atmospheric Research Aircraft (ARA) Working Group to fulfil recommendations from a safety review. The tender, titled "UKRI-2260 Assistance to complete recommendations from the Safety and Assurance Review of the ARA," is classified under health and safety consultancy services. It is located in Swindon, South West England, and the contract value is £24,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period beginning on 22nd June 2022 and concluding on 30th April 2023. The tender was awarded to Gauntlet Consulting Ltd, following its closure on 21st June 2022.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in health and safety services to expand their portfolio and engage with UK Research & Innovation. Given the contract's focus on fulfilling safety recommendations for aircraft operations, businesses with expertise in aviation safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance would be particularly well-suited to compete in future related tenders. Engaging in this sector can lead to further collaboration with established organisations in the UKRI landscape.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for consultancy support to NERC. The contract requires support for the Atmospheric Research Aircraft (ARA) Working Group (WG) and the organisations within that group to complete the recommendations as detailed in the final report of the "Safety and Assurance Review of the Management and Operation of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Owned BAE.146-301 G-LUXE". Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/what-we-do/financial-data/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc443de2-83c2-4162-abf6-52130da9433f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAUNTLET CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc443de2-83c2-4162-abf6-52130da9433f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc443de2-83c2-4162-abf6-52130da9433f
  24th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=700602064
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/what-we-do/financial-data/procurement-contract-transparency-data/​

## Provenance

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