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title: "UKRI-3140_29 RRS Discovery Hybrid Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06804a"
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published: "2026-04-10"
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# UKRI-3140_29 RRS Discovery Hybrid Study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06804a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "UKRI-3140_29 RRS Discovery Hybrid Study" has been completed by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the services category, specifically engineering-related scientific and technical services, and was conducted in the UK. As of 10th April 2026, the tender process is in the 'Award' stage. The project was a call-off under the UKRI framework and employed a limited procurement method, which did not involve prior publication of a competition call due to its specific framework nature. The contract, worth £19,861.73, was signed with Houlder Limited on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering-related scientific and technical services. Organisations with experience in framework agreements, especially those capable of delivering bespoke technical solutions, would find this type of procurement advantageous. As the buyer, UKRI's focus on research-driven technical solutions signifies promising prospects for businesses looking to contribute to innovative projects within the UK. Companies that have capacity to execute highly specialised technical studies and can navigate direct award processes may benefit from similar future opportunities.

## Notice

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140, for a RRS Discovery Hybrid Study

### Procurement Information

This is a call-off under UKRI Framework UKRI-3140

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032947-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,861 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | HOULDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032947-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.houlderltd.com/
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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