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title: "PS25335 - NCF Phase 0.5 cryoplant study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea3a"
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# PS25335 - NCF Phase 0.5 cryoplant study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea3a

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation for the project titled "PS25335 - NCF Phase 0.5 cryoplant study." This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The location specified for the delivery of this contract is within the United Kingdom. This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the status marked as complete as of 27 November 2025. The direct procurement method was employed due to the absence of competition, which justified direct contracting with a particular supplier, Vorbuchner GmbH & Co. KG. The contracting authority in this process is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, coordinating out of Swindon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cryogenic facility design and consultancy, especially those capable of offering niche services where competition is limited. As the project pertains to a conceptual design study, businesses that are experienced in delivering high-tech consultancy and have expertise in cryogenic technologies would be well-suited to such contracts. The awarded contract is valued at EUR 11,500 and underscores the potential for SMEs like Vorbuchner GmbH & Co. KG to engage in specialised consultancy services for central government authorities in the UK.

## Notice

***** 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: Conceptual Design Study of a National Cryogenic Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077715-2025 |
| 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 - 22 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,500 |

## 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 | VORBUCHNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 14:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077715-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077715-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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