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title: "PS26027 - Geophysical Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064768"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# PS26027 - Geophysical Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064768

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for geophysical services, with the contract awarded to Mark Muller, a geophysical consultant. The process was executed without competition, as outlined by the legal basis, adhering to the direct procurement method designed for below-threshold contracts. The contract, titled "PS26027 - Geophysical Services," is situated within the services category, specifically under research and development services and related consultancy. The procedure has progressed from tender initiation to contract award and completion, marked by the contract's activity status from 3rd February 2026 to 5th May 2026. The procurement took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The financial scope of this contract totals £19,320 gross, reflecting a precise allocation of resources.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical consultancy, particularly those equipped to provide niche research and development services without the necessity for competitive bidding. Companies operating as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may identify potential growth areas through direct service delivery contracts, thus building a portfolio with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation. This contract underscores the potential for geotechnical specialists to leverage their expertise in servicing public sector entities, opening avenues for long-term partnership possibilities and increased visibility within the government procurement landscape.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Geophysical Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010180-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 5 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,100 |

## 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 | MARK MULLER - GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 16:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010180-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010180-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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