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title: "UKRI-3929 UK-Norway Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study"
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# UKRI-3929 UK-Norway Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2c18264-89ab-43cb-b6c4-513f278934eb

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## Summary

Innovate UK, part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with the UK Department for Transport and the Norwegian Maritime Authority, has awarded a contract for a pre-feasibility study on Green Corridor routes between the UK and Norway. The project, titled "UKRI-3929 UK-Norway Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study," falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV 79410000). The contract, valued at £249,766, was awarded on 1st October 2024 and will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The services will be delivered across various locations including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in green shipping and environmental consultancy to expand their service offerings and enhance their expertise in sustainable maritime transport. The study aims to explore innovative solutions for developing green corridors between the UK and Norway, which could lead to further contracts and collaborations in the future. While the awarded contract went to Ricardo Aea Ltd, this type of project typically suits large consultancy firms with capabilities in cross-border environmental projects and green technology solutions. Organisations that focus on sustainability and maritime innovation would find similar tenders an excellent avenue for growth and development.

## Notice

Innovate UK part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), in partnership with the UK Department for Transport and the Norwegian Maritime Authority, iis awarding a contract for a pre-feasibility study investigating Green Corridor routes between the UK and Norway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380a9929-9583-4a0f-9ed2-f346e5eff119 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,766 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,766 |
| 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 | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | RICARDO AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380a9929-9583-4a0f-9ed2-f346e5eff119

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380a9929-9583-4a0f-9ed2-f346e5eff119
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=907923393
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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