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title: "PS25119 - Independent advisor of the AAP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05285f"
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# PS25119 - Independent advisor of the AAP

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05285f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority operating under central government, recently completed a procurement process for securing an independent advisor for the AAP. The tender, identified as PS25119, falls under the industry category of research services and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted using a direct method without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives. The contract was awarded to Spyrian Engineering Ltd, a large-scale supplier, and covers the period from 8th May 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a gross value of £29,400. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract now active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of offering unique technical expertise. While the procurement was awarded without competition, similar future contracts may favour specialised firms able to deliver bespoke advisory services. Suppliers in the research and consultancy space may find growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with public sector needs, thus enhancing their portfolios and strengthening their positioning for future direct procurement processes. Understanding the specific technical requirements of public authorities such as UK Research and Innovation could prove advantageous for such enterprises.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) require Independent advisor of the AAP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028266-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPYRIAN ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 15:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028266-2025
  28th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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