---
title: "UKRI-3118 IUK NZL International C2C Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de95"
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published: "2025-02-13"
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# UKRI-3118 IUK NZL International C2C Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de95

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-3118 IUK NZL International C2C Programme," which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000). This programme aims to address net zero living by connecting UK cities with global partner cities through a structured and collaborative model. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a direct award due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as outlined in regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £893,333.33, was signed on 29 January 2025 and involves services to be delivered in Milton Keynes (UKJ12 region).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability, urban development, and consultancy services aimed at achieving net zero living. Companies with expertise in collaborative international programmes and those that can offer advanced technological solutions in the field of sustainable urban development would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This contract was awarded to Connected Places Catapult Services Ltd, a large enterprise based in Milton Keynes, demonstrating the value and potential business growth opportunities within this sector for firms capable of delivering comprehensive and technically specialised services.

## Notice

A programme designed to address net zero living by twinning UK cities with global partner cities, through a structured and collaborative model.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A programme designed to address net zero living by twinning UK cities with global partner cities, through a structured and collaborative model. Additional information: Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

### Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004907-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £893,333 |

## 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004907-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKRI.ORG
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=924909839
- https://www.ukri.org

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