---
title: "UKRI-5537 CKAF Catapult WP1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc7a"
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published: "2025-12-23"
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# UKRI-5537 CKAF Catapult WP1

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc7a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5537 CKAF Catapult WP1" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This contract, with the reference ID of "085806-2025," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market research services. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition. The award stage is now complete, having been finalised on 23rd December 2025. The contract period spans from 10th December 2025 to 31st March 2028, with key activities located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services. Given the nature of this contract and the direct procurement method, larger companies like the awarded Energy Systems Catapult Ltd, which is the successful supplier, are well-suited for such opportunities. Businesses targeting expansion within the central government sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised research and analysis, stand to benefit. The project's focus could attract companies interested in partnering with governmental research initiatives or those looking to strengthen their portfolio with government contracts.

## Notice

CKAF Grant10175361 subcon - Energy Systems Catapult

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085806-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,833 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LTD (ENERGY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085806-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085806-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details 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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