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title: "Linc 139 - Technology Horizon Scanning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c05"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
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# Linc 139 - Technology Horizon Scanning

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c05

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating under the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process titled "Linc 139 - Technology Horizon Scanning" in the services industry category, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract involves the continuation of the production of Tech Radar and associated research focused on Artificial Intelligence, Science, and an additional topic to be determined. The contract was awarded to Outsmart Insight Ltd on 5th September 2025, following a limited competition procurement method, with services commencing on 8th September 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The contract's gross value is £117,930 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focused on technology and innovation sectors. Companies with expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and those capable of producing comprehensive market analyses and promotional videos would find this opportunity beneficial. SMEs like Outsmart Insight Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that businesses of varying scales can competently compete in below-threshold tender processes. This contract not only fosters sector-specific research but also accentuates the importance of multimedia content in promoting technological insights, creating avenues for growth and partnership in related fields.

## Notice

We are seeking to partner with a supplier to continue the production of Tech Radar and its associated research for three (3) new editions. The topics of these reports will be Artificial Intelligence, Science, and a third to be agreed over the course of this contract. We are also expanding the scope to include more thorough lists of notable organisations in those markets, and the production of short videos to accompany the Tech Radar reports to provide a new method of promoting them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057232-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,275 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTSMART INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 09:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057232-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057232-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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