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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4779 Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4779 Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4754257-6d7e-4f3b-a060-bdc954b278d8

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has recently completed the procurement process for the "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4779 Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study." This contract, falling under the CPV classification 73100000 for Research and experimental development services, was awarded to the University of Sheffield. The procurement, with a total value of £49,973, focuses on services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 21 February 2025, and the contract will be active starting from 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in research and experimental development services. Larger enterprises, such as those in university research or advanced manufacturing, could particularly benefit from engaging in projects like the Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study. Leveraging this contract can enable businesses to demonstrate their expertise and capability in conducting high-level feasibility studies, fostering growth through partnerships with institutions like UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

This contract is for Boulby Cryostat Feasibility Study for STFC RAL. Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at:https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e0a90-d4ae-4ca8-9d98-1866d7aff73f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,973 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,973 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e0a90-d4ae-4ca8-9d98-1866d7aff73f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e0a90-d4ae-4ca8-9d98-1866d7aff73f
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=935737408
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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