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title: "UKRI-5157 Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d878"
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# UKRI-5157 Consultancy Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d878

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## Summary

The public procurement process executed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the direct award of a contract to provide highly specialised consultancy services in physical, cyber, and national security domains. This contract, titled "UKRI-5157 Consultancy Services," was aimed at supporting the NQCC facility and Harwell Campus QUILT Facilities, emphasizing the unique requirement for DV-cleared expertise. The contracting authority is a central government entity located in Swindon, United Kingdom, operating under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The direct procurement method was chosen due to the sensitive nature of the work and the specific recommendation by GCHQ, with the award made to Tom Murdoch Consulting as the only suitable provider, ensuring compliance with national security protocols. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 21st November 2025, effective from 22nd November 2025 to 30th July 2027, with a total value of £192,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses offering niche consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in national security and cybersecurity. Companies that possess specialised qualifications, such as DV-clearance, and a proven track record in handling sensitive government projects, stand to benefit greatly from similar contracts. While this contract was awarded directly, indicating the value of unique expertise and governmental recommendations, businesses that cultivate strong relationships with governmental bodies and demonstrate unparalleled proficiency in their specialised domains could position themselves as viable contenders for future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for highly specialist Physical, Cyber and National Security consultancy services to support the NQCC facility and Harwell Campus QUILT Facilities.

### Procurement Information

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for highly specialist Physical, Cyber and National Security consultancy services to support the NQCC facility and Harwell Campus QUILT Facilities. Due to the classified nature of the work and the need for DV-cleared expertise, GCHQ specifically recommended Tom Murdoch Consulting as the only suitable provider. A competitive tender would risk critical disruption to national security operations and delay essential accreditation, making a direct award the only viable option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075931-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | TOM MURDOCH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075931-2025
- 5 Nov 2025 at 10:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071138-2025
- 31 Oct 2025 at 16:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070255-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075931-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071138-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070255-2025
  31st October 2025 - Transparency 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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