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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1496 Project for RWM on microbial processes"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1496 Project for RWM on microbial processes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed6908a-c078-4150-88c7-6d3779c9f924

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## Summary

The procurement process is for a contract titled "UKRI-1496 Project for RWM on microbial processes," awarded by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the research services industry category and was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at £25,454 and spans from 5th October 2021 to 24th December 2022. The contracting authority has identified that this tender is relevant to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those involved in geomicrobial research and repository performance assessment. Companies with expertise in microbial processes or those that can deliver collaborative research services would be well-suited to engage, potentially enhancing their portfolio and fostering partnerships within the academic sector, especially with large institutions like the University of Manchester, the awarded supplier for this contract.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for research services. The contract will consist of a collaborative project including geomicrobial research on the concept-specific impacts of microbial processes on repository performance. To deliver a road-map for future research. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfe0957-7319-4ac4-9752-11b76a6cc734 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 24 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,454 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfe0957-7319-4ac4-9752-11b76a6cc734

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfe0957-7319-4ac4-9752-11b76a6cc734
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=606507943
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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