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title: "UKRI-5816 MIH Proof of Concept"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ba7"
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# UKRI-5816 MIH Proof of Concept

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ba7

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5816 MIH Proof of Concept" to The Manufacturers' Information Hub (UK) for the development and preparation of digitised, interoperable construction product information. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, marked by the classification CPV code 72000000. The contract, with an active status from 18th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, is valued at £1,320,000 gross (£1,100,000 net) and concludes the planning and award stages of the procurement cycle. It was conducted via a direct award method, citing technical reasons for bypassing a competitive call. UKRI, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, operates as a central government public authority facilitating this initiative in the South West region of England (UKK14).

The direct award of this contract signifies a focused opportunity for businesses connected to or interested in the digitisation and industrialisation of construction products. The partnership with The Manufacturers' Information Hub, an SME based in Southampton, reflects the importance of specialised expertise in IT services, particularly for organisations that can provide consulting and software development. Such businesses would benefit significantly from engaging with government-led projects, expanding their reach into public sector innovations. This procurement also underscores the collaboration between the government and key industry players, paving the way for SMEs engaged in technology-enhanced construction solutions to forge partnerships and expand their offerings in the market.

## Notice

Develop a Proof of Concept and prepare for delivery of digitised, interoperable construction product information to support the Industrialising and Digitising Construction Challenge.

### Procurement Information

Technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048279-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | THE MANUFACTURERS' INFORMATION HUB (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048279-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030815-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048279-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030815-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030808-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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