---
title: "UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0449fe"
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published: "2024-03-18"
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# UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0449fe

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission to the University of Sheffield. The procurement process, completed under a limited procurement method without prior publication, aimed to address the absence of competition for technical reasons and intellectual property rights considerations. The award, valued at €145,777, was signed on 8th August 2023 in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research services industry, specifically those with expertise in providing science operations support. Companies well-versed in delivering specialised research services related to the Cluster Mission, particularly in the Oxfordshire region, would find this tender suitable for expanding their business portfolio. Understanding the nuances of award procedures without prior competition and technical reasons for limited procurement would be beneficial for potential bidders.

## Notice

UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI-2631 Provision of WEC#4 science operations support for the Cluster Mission. 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-contract-transparency-data/

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons as well as Intellectual Property Rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008699-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 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 | £145,777 |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## 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

- 18 Mar 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008699-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=849829892
- https://www.ukri.org
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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