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title: "PS25236 - Socioeconomic Impact Study for the Construction and Operation of a World-class Underground Science Laboratory in Teesside"
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# PS25236 - Socioeconomic Impact Study for the Construction and Operation of a World-class Underground Science Laboratory in Teesside

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e98520f-a81c-43ed-b873-fa94cfb4443b

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process with the award of a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited for a socioeconomic impact assessment related to the construction and operation of a world-class underground science laboratory in Teesside. The process, which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, was conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This award was officially announced on 22 December 2025, and the contract value is £89,851.50. The contract period runs from 17 November 2025 to 16 October 2026, with the project located at Boulby Mine. The procurement stage of this notice is complete.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly those specialising in market and socioeconomic studies. SMEs can benefit significantly, as the procurement process was selective, thus allowing smaller enterprises the opportunity to secure strategic contracts under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. Businesses with expertise in analysing the impacts of significant construction and scientific projects could leverage this understanding to offer valuable insights and foster growth through partnerships with large-scale suppliers like Ove Arup & Partners Limited.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. Brief Description The successful bidder is to perform a socioeconomic impact assessment for the construction and operations of the Dark Matter Observatory (DMO) project at Boulby Mine, whose primary objective is: * To build a world-class underground laboratory in the North East region, suitable of hosting the most advanced, low background particle physics and multi-disciplinary underground science experiments * To host a state-of-the-art, international, dark matter experiment in the new laboratory facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8e13-10a8-4349-b280-ef1d31b861a2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,851 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,851 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8e13-10a8-4349-b280-ef1d31b861a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a8e13-10a8-4349-b280-ef1d31b861a2
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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