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title: "Research Support Office"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18f446d0-c89a-4340-905d-5d9cca64b409"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2019-12-19"
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# Research Support Office

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18f446d0-c89a-4340-905d-5d9cca64b409

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "Research Support Office," managed by Radioactive Waste Management Limited, based in Didcot, Harwell, England. This project falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and has a total contract value of £2,498,639.80. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract period started on 13 December 2019, set to end on 31 October 2025. This tender has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to the University of Manchester on 12 December 2019, and the award notice was published on 19 December 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in research and development or relevant consultancy services. Firms that can provide innovative solutions, manage research projects, or offer specialised consultancy in the field would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Companies seeking to engage with government contracts or those that already possess expertise in delivering research support services may find this sector to be advantageous for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Research Support Office Monthly Costs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc86ea57-4454-4330-8092-9edf56e5734d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2019 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,498,639 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,498,639 |
| 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 | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT, HARWELL |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc86ea57-4454-4330-8092-9edf56e5734d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc86ea57-4454-4330-8092-9edf56e5734d
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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