---
title: "UKRI-5243"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a8b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-10-06"
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# UKRI-5243

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a8b8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), centred in Swindon, Wiltshire, involves the award of a contract for consultancy services aimed at enhancing the Medical Research Council's (MRC) waste management strategies, with a significant focus on reducing environmental impact. This process falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, complemented by refuse and waste-related services. The project, identified as UKRI-5243, progressed through a limited procurement method and was completed on 6 October 2025, with the contract set to begin on 13 October 2025 and end on 27 February 2026. The consultancy services will be undertaken by Arthian Ltd, and its scope is not above the threshold as per the defined procurement standards.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in sustainability and waste management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative approaches to environmental challenges and consultancy could have successfully competed in this tender. The project highlights the potential for businesses to contribute to significant environmental improvements within public sector frameworks, fostering long-term growth through reputable partnerships with entities like UKRI. This creates a possibility for niche consultancy firms to diversify their portfolio and enhance their presence within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council (MRC) has appointed a supplier to undertake consultancy services to provide advice on how the MRC could improve the way in which they handle waste materials, with particular emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of that waste.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062501-2025 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,910 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTHIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062501-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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