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title: "UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET"
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# UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a192

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET," which falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services. This procurement effort involved an open procedure aimed at conducting a strategic landscape review and engaging stakeholders in Future Internet research. The contract process was divided into three lots covering technical, social and economic, and cultural and legal aspects, with Cambridge University Technical Services Limited and The Autonomy Institute awarded the contracts on 5th February 2026. The contracts are set to be active till 31st July 2026, with the possibility of extension aligned with the Procurement Act 2023. The response was sought from electronic submissions with the tender initially closing on 30th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in internet technologies and sociology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations not classified as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the open procurement method favours diverse participation. Businesses offering innovative solutions in overseeing multi-disciplinary research domains, including the cultural shifts relating to internet usage, are well-suited to benefit. The awarding of multiple lots allows for further expansion, increasing potential growth opportunities for firms able to showcase high-quality project delivery combined with competitive pricing. UKRI's focus on stakeholder engagement signifies ample collaboration chances for businesses aiming to influence future technological frameworks.

## Notice

We seek bids to undertake a strategic landscape review and stakeholder engagement exercise in the area of Future Internet research. The output from this exercise will help inform UKRI's future activities in this area. Given the breadth of the area, we intend to award three separate LOTS, one in each of these broad areas: * LOT 1 - EPSRC remit, which broadly covers technical aspects of the future internet * LOT 2 - ESRC remit, which broadly covers social and economic aspects of the future internet * LOT 3 - AHRC remit, which broadly covers cultural and legal aspects of the future internet

### Lot Information

LOT 1 EPSRC REMIT

LOT 1 EPSRC REMIT FOR FUTURE INTERNET EVALUATION

LOT 2 ESRC REMIT

LOT 2 EPSRC REMIT FOR FUTURE INTERNET EVALUATION

LOT 3 AHRC REMIT

LOT 3 EPSRC REMIT FOR FUTURE INTERNET EVALUATION

UKRI - Part 1 - Part 4 Questionnaire-ALL LOTS

Mandatory Questionnaire required by all suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026832-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,920 |
| Lots value | £160,920 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,098 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES; THE AUTONOMY INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026832-2026
- 29 Sep 2025 at 13:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060544-2025
- 25 Sep 2025 at 06:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059472-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026832-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060544-2025
  29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059472-2025
  25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm0000082wWLMAY&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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