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title: "UKRI-2875 Site Characterisation Interpretation Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ddd6"
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# UKRI-2875 Site Characterisation Interpretation Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ddd6

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently awarded a contract for geological consultancy services to WSP UK Ltd. The contract, titled "UKRI-2875 Site Characterisation Interpretation Support," was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract involves the provision of geological services to the British Geological Survey (BGS) with a maximum value of £250,000. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 27th June 2023, and the procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender for geological consultancy services presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in geological services, particularly seismic interpretation, geological interpretation, and modelling. Companies with capabilities in providing specialized geological services may find this tender suitable for expanding their business. UK-based firms with experience in the geological consultancy industry, able to fulfil the specific requirements outlined, may consider engaging with UKRI to explore potential collaborations and business growth opportunities.

## Notice

The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. This requirement is for the provision of geological services to the British Geological Survey (BGS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement the provision of geological services to the British Geological Survey (BGS), services including but not limited to seismic interpretation, geological interpretation, modelling. Additional information: The maximum value of the framework agreement is PS250,000.

Options: UKRI may extend this Contract for a period of up to 24 months

### Procurement Information

The contract requires significant knowledge and understanding of the project to provide a holistic approach. The supplier has intellectual property vested the project and a joint approach to this work has been developed with BGS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018663-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018663-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- http://www.wsp.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=762883376
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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