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title: "PS25337 - International Benchmarking"
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# PS25337 - International Benchmarking

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a121ec72-03a4-4059-b1c5-816b822b7f1b

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## Summary

The contracting process led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has reached the award stage with the conclusion of a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The project titled "PS25337 - International Benchmarking" required research and development services with a focus on advanced materials. The contract was awarded on 27th January 2026 to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited, and the project is set to run from 30th January to 31st March 2026. This work is pivotal to DSIT's development of the National Materials Innovation Programme, and it involves benchmarking the UK's advanced materials sector internationally in locations including the British Oversea Territories, Europe, and globally.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses in the research and development industry, particularly those offering consulting services in advanced materials and technology. The focus on international benchmarking against countries like Germany, Spain, and Canada suggests that organisations with experience in international research collaborations will be well-suited for similar tenders in the future. The selective procurement method utilised a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a particular interest in established suppliers familiar with government frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in generating comprehensive research reports could find significant growth opportunities through similar projects spearheaded by DSIT or other government bodies aiming to propel the UK as a leader in materials innovation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement DSIT's Advanced Materials team are seeking to commission a report on international benchmarking for the advanced materials technology family, to provide insights into emerging advanced materials domains where international research and innovation collaboration could unlock strategic opportunities and help to position the UK as a global hub for materials innovation. The project will inform DSIT development of the National Materials Innovation Programme announced in the Modern Industrial Strategy, where Advanced Materials was named as a priority frontier industry. The primary output of this work is a comprehensive research report that will benchmark the UK's advanced materials sector against leading international peers, such as Germany, Spain, Australia, Netherlands and Canada. Benchmarking should be conducted against the following identifiable criteria; best practices, policy levers, innovation strengths and gaps, thereby informing UK policy on how to increase the UKs global competitiveness in advanced materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa81388-b59e-4172-a47e-2ec9633481c0 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,044 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1LF |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa81388-b59e-4172-a47e-2ec9633481c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa81388-b59e-4172-a47e-2ec9633481c0
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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