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title: "CSP26204 - Travel & Subsistence costs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065592"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# CSP26204 - Travel & Subsistence costs

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065592

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSP26204 - Travel & Subsistence costs" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The industry category involves supporting and auxiliary transport services and travel agencies services. The award stage of the procurement is complete, and the contract was signed on 31st August 2025, with its period lasting until 20th November 2025. The contract was awarded to Norsk Polarinstitutt, a large supplier located in Norway. This procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, specifically citing the ability of only a particular supplier to provide the required services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in travel and transport services, particularly those offering specialised travel and subsistence solutions suited to meet governmental requirements. Companies able to tailor their services for unique, technical demands can explore collaborations similar to those achieved by Norsk Polarinstitutt, potentially leading to significant business growth. This market space is ideal for entities that can demonstrate expertise and capability in delivering niche travel solutions, paving the way for innovation and expansion within this sector.

## 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. Details notice for travel and subsistence costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014105-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £257,535 |

## 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 | NORSK POLARINSTITUTT (NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014105-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014105-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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