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title: "PS25212 - Evaluation Study of STFC's Investments into Neutron Facilities"
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# PS25212 - Evaluation Study of STFC's Investments into Neutron Facilities

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a648457-ee9e-4c01-b7a5-f8c6eb69dba6

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## Summary

The contracting authority for this procurement process is the UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. The process, titled "PS25212 - Evaluation Study of STFC's Investments into Neutron Facilities," falls under the Research and Development Services industry category. This tender process, which has now progressed to the award stage as of 27th November 2025, involves the commissioning of a study to measure the impact of neutron facilities funded by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC). This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from the dynamic purchasing system CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126, with a total contract value of £342,000. The contract runs from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2028 with Technopolis Limited, identified as an SME, being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in scientific facility evaluation and impact measurement. Companies in the SME sector are notably encouraged, aligning with the tender's suitability criteria. Furthermore, businesses offering consultancy services in this domain may find this contract to be a significant avenue for growth, enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating capability in substantial, long-term research projects within the UK governmental framework. The procurement method utilised provides a structured yet competitive selection process, ensuring qualified businesses can successfully partake.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following competitive tender via the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126. Brief Description of Requirement The Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) wishes to commission a single contract that will go over several years to meet multiple needs around the measurement of the impact of STFC funded neutron facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38071b51-8bbf-4790-a03b-e4a21212c7bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £342,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £342,850 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38071b51-8bbf-4790-a03b-e4a21212c7bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38071b51-8bbf-4790-a03b-e4a21212c7bd
  27th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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