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title: "PS26070 - Multilateral Research Engagement with China Opportunities and Challenges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06730c"
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published: "2026-03-24"
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# PS26070 - Multilateral Research Engagement with China Opportunities and Challenges

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06730c

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has successfully awarded a contract titled "PS26070 - Multilateral Research Engagement with China Opportunities and Challenges" to Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH. This procurement process is part of the services category and was conducted as a limited competition exercise, which concluded on 3rd March 2026 with an active status. The contract value stands at £32,000, covering research services within the United Kingdom. Based in Swindon, UKRI serves as the buyer, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitating the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, especially those looking to venture into multilateral engagements with China. It encourages the involvement of enterprises capable of delivering innovative research solutions, driving business growth, and fostering international collaboration. SMEs with expertise in research services may find this tender particularly promising for expanding their reach and establishing an international presence. With UK Research and Innovation as the contracting authority, businesses engaging in similar fields are invited to explore potential cooperative avenues with this central government entity.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an Research Engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026946-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000 |

## 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 | SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026946-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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