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title: "PS25333 - Research Assistant for GLACE-NS geohazard and overpressure analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea36"
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published: "2025-11-27"
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# PS25333 - Research Assistant for GLACE-NS geohazard and overpressure analysis

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea36

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## Summary

The procurement process involved in this contract was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with the procurement activity handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The tender, titled "PS25333 - Research Assistant for GLACE-NS geohazard and overpressure analysis," falls under the industry category of Research and development services. This process was conducted under a direct procurement method, concluding without competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Queen's University Belfast and is valued at £15,000. The contract is active from 21 November 2025 to 13 February 2026. The geographical focus includes the United Kingdom, with central operations from Swindon, indicating a focus within the Europe region.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on research and development services, particularly in the geohazard analysis landscape. The procurement method suggests a niche requirement where specific technical expertise is crucial, making it appealing to highly specialised firms or institutions with established knowledge in geohazard and overpressure analysis. The short duration and focus on technical skills provide a platform for firms to showcase their specialised abilities and potentially build a long-term relationship with UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement: Research Assistant for GLACE-NS geohazard and overpressure analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077711-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## 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 | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077711-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077711-2025
  27th 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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