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title: "UKRI-1597 UKRI Climate Play Makers"
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# UKRI-1597 UKRI Climate Play Makers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d767

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently awarded a contract to Megaverse LTD for the project titled "UKRI Climate Play Makers" in the services category. The contract involves designing and delivering a UK-wide gaming programme to engage underrepresented audiences with climate change research. The contract was signed on 28th July 2022 and has a total value of £276,950. The buying organisation, UKRI, is based in Swindon, UK. The procurement stage is complete, and the method used was an open procedure. The award criteria were based on Quality (80%) and Price (20%).

This procurement opportunity by UKRI for the "UKRI Climate Play Makers" gaming programme can be of interest to businesses in the research and development services sector, particularly those experienced in engaging diverse audiences through interactive platforms. The contract involves creating a gaming programme focused on climate change, providing a unique opportunity for businesses to contribute to public engagement with important research topics. The project aims to utilise gaming as a medium to raise awareness and educate people about climate-related issues, offering a distinctive platform for business growth and innovation.

## Notice

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a call for competition.** UKRI required a supplier to design and deliver a UK wide gaming programme that engages underrepresented audiences with climate change and climate related research through the medium of videogames. For more information visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./97J6D7FE84

### Lot Information

General Consumables Commercial off the Shelf

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a call for competition.** UKRI required a supplier to design and deliver a UK wide gaming programme that engages underrepresented audiences with climate change and climate related research through the medium of videogames. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./97J6D7FE84 Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contracttransparency-data/

Options: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the contract further 3 months.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will initially be awarded for a 2 year period, but may be extended for a further 24 months at NOC's discretion.

General Consumables Non-Commercial off the Shelf

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), have identified the following consumable items as being in scope: - Electrical / electronic consumables - General consumables - Tools - Fixings and Fasteners NOC is seeking to award each Lot to one supplier; however, one supplier may be successful in bidding for both Lots. The contracts will cover the generic and specific supply of general consumable items. The supply of items will be provided under 2 distinct lots as follows: Lot 1 - The supplier will make available and supply general consumable items from their general availability of their business to business internet catalogue. Lot 2 - The supplier will provide specific items as requested by the contracting entity from time to time, charged at an agreed cost price (to be agreed for each requirement) plus an agreed maximum margin percentage (fixed for the duration of the contract). Both Lots will be structured as a single supplier Lot, with a framework agreement for each. Suppliers may submit proposals for 1 or both Lots.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will initially be awarded for a 2 year period, but may be extended for a further 24 months at NOC's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023936-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | £415,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £276,950 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO15 5NP |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEGAVERSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09211640 - Electrical insulating oils
- 24951000 - Greases and lubricants
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31211100 - Boards for electrical apparatus
- 31221000 - Electrical relays
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31711000 - Electronic supplies
- 31711100 - Electronic components
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023936-2022
- 26 Aug 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023935-2022
- 16 Dec 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031417-2021
- 31 Aug 2021 at 15:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021497-2021
- 31 Aug 2021 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020472-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=716781631
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./97J6D7FE84
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./97J6D7FE84
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/authority/authority_buyerprofile.aspx
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42931
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contracttransparency-data/

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