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title: "UKRI-3652_TO_053 NERC - 5-year work package planning services"
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# UKRI-3652_TO_053 NERC - 5-year work package planning services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7878c6b-e533-4511-b925-26964320517f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), procured five-year work-package planning and development services. The work concerns planning work packages for NERC; the notice classifies it as construction project management services, although the description gives no further detail on the work packages or deliverables. Delivery is associated with UKRI’s Polaris House in Swindon, with the wider location stated as South West England. This is a professional services requirement rather than a purchase of goods or physical construction work. The buyer is UKRI, and NERC is identified as the procurement’s programme area. The stated requirement is for five-year planning services, while the contract period recorded for the award is shorter.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited on 5 October 2026. UKRI used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value is £99,876.42. The contract period runs from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The submission deadline was 9 October 2026 at 12:00. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. No lots are identified. The procurement data does not describe the evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements, so the award outcome identifies the selected supplier but does not explain the comparative basis for selection. The five-year planning reference is in the requirement title and description; the recorded award period is as stated above.

This award is evidence that UKRI, through NERC, buys work-package planning and development support. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to demonstrate the ability to plan and develop work packages for a research council and deliver them within a defined services contract. The framework call-off route is also commercially relevant: suppliers need access to the relevant framework and the ability to compete for call-offs under its terms. The award went to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, showing that a supplier in the project and programme services market was selected. The requirement was marked as suitable for SMEs, indicating that smaller firms could be credible participants, provided they can meet the framework’s conditions and show suitable delivery capability. No particular professional accreditation or technical qualification is identified.

## Notice

NERC - Provision of 5-year work package planning development services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1040aad9-3add-4333-85a7-fd780fb38fc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,876 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Faithful+Gould |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1040aad9-3add-4333-85a7-fd780fb38fc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1040aad9-3add-4333-85a7-fd780fb38fc4
  9th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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