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title: "UKRI-2630 Provision of WBD science operations support for the Cluster Mission"
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# UKRI-2630 Provision of WBD science operations support for the Cluster Mission

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e768727c-6ecf-497a-ba27-5adbac184779

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of WBD science operations support for the Cluster Mission to the University of Sheffield. The procurement process, tagged as "award," involved the provision of archiving services for a data set of the Joint Science Operations Centre for the Cluster mission. The contract value is £139,194 GBP with a contract period starting on October 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025. The tender took place in the services category, and the deadline for submission was April 4, 2024, with the contract awarded on the same day in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents opportunities for businesses, particularly in the research services industry, to provide specialized scientific support services. SMEs would find this tender suitable, given the emphasis on science operations support. Businesses with expertise in research services and archiving solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method details indicate a non-standard approach, opening avenues for innovative solutions and tailored service offerings to meet the specific requirements of the Cluster Mission's data archiving needs.

## Notice

Provision of archiving services for a a data set of the Joint Science Operations Centre for the Cluster mission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa1b008-f247-49aa-9cfe-ea71d26b374c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,194 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,194 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa1b008-f247-49aa-9cfe-ea71d26b374c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa1b008-f247-49aa-9cfe-ea71d26b374c
  5th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=853786866
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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