---
title: "UKRI-5630 COMET"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648f7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# UKRI-5630 COMET

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648f7

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## Summary

The procurement process by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the direct awarding of a contract titled "UKRI-5630 COMET" for the study of Earthquakes & Volcanoes. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is operating as a central government public authority. This procurement was conducted without competition and falls under the services category, specifically relating to geology services. The process is complete, and the contract has been active since 20 January 2026, with an end date of 1 April 2028. The total contract value is £39,000, with £32,500 net of VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in geological services or academic research, particularly those associated with educational institutions or similar large organisations. The procurement method, which did not involve open competition, suggests that organisations with a strong track record and established relationships in this niche market have an advantageous position. Enterprises capable of providing scientific expertise in seismology and volcanology would be well-suited to engage in future projects of a similar nature.

## Notice

Study of Earthquakes & Volcanoes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010493-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,500 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351910 - Geology services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010493-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010493-2026
  5th February 2026 - 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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