---
title: "PS25342 - FOAK Builder Foundation phase, ecosystem development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e958"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-11-26"
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# PS25342 - FOAK Builder Foundation phase, ecosystem development

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e958

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, operating as the buyer, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "PS25342 - FOAK Builder Foundation phase, ecosystem development." The tender pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. Based in Swindon, UK, the procurement falls under the central government public authority category. This procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award date on 26th November 2025. The contract, which commenced on 11th November 2025, will run until 31st March 2026. It was executed via a direct procurement method, involving a three-quote exercise below the competition threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the research and development sector, particularly those looking to expand their service offerings to government entities. The contract was awarded to Cleantech Group, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting the potential for similarly scaled companies to engage in governmental projects without facing full competition. The initiative aims to develop foundational phases of an ecosystem, promising subsequent phases that could open avenues for further engagement and innovation across UK-focused developmental projects. Businesses with capabilities in ecosystem development, consultancy, and research services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a 3 quote procurement exercise. Award notice for FOAK Builder: Foundation phase, ecosystem development- UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077309-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,850 |

## 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 | CLEANTECH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077309-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077309-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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