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title: "UKRI 5355 - Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)"
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# UKRI 5355 - Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2bb

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook a procurement process titled "UKRI 5355 – Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)" aimed at supporting Local Authorities with advanced technical services. The project is categorised under IT and energy-efficiency consultancy and has been completed. The direct award method was employed due to exclusive rights held by the supplier, XRI Urban Robotics and Analytics Ltd, headquartered in Surrey. The contract is valued at GBP 297,000 and ran from 5th January to 31st March 2026, aligning with UKRI's focus on supporting retrofit strategies and decarbonisation efforts across the UK.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, data analysis, and energy-efficiency consultancy. Companies with expertise in integrating high-resolution building data with local datasets and crafting retrofit strategies stand to benefit significantly. The contract's emphasis on addressing technical, advisory, and analytical needs indicates potential expansion opportunities for firms capable of delivering similar specialised services, particularly those familiar with public sector expectations and possessing relevant intellectual property or exclusive rights in the field.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is procuring specialist technical assistance to support Local Authorities (LAs) participating in the Net Zero Living: Scale and Embed - Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2) programme. The contract will provide advanced analytical, technical and advisory services to support Local Authorities in integrating high-resolution, building-level observed data with existing local datasets to develop robust, place-based retrofit strategies and delivery plans.

### Procurement Information

The Single Source Direct Award (SSDA) is compliant with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 and satisfies the statutory conditions for making a direct award. The justification for the direct award is that only one supplier is capable of delivering the required services. This is in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 41(5)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023, which permits a direct award where, due to intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only a single supplier can provide the goods, services or works required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011520-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £297,000 |
| Contracts value | £297,000 |

## 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 | XRI URBAN ROBOTICS AND ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 16:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011520-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 16:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081694-2025
- 10 Dec 2025 at 13:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081490-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011520-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081694-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081490-2025
  10th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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