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title: "UKRI-5909 IUK Clean Energy First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bac2"
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published: "2026-06-23"
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# UKRI-5909 IUK Clean Energy First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bac2

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is inviting bids for the "UKRI-5909 IUK Clean Energy First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme." This procurement is in the services category, specifically targeting technical assistance services within the climate technology sector across the UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21 July 2026. The enquiry period will close a week earlier, on 14 July 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 11 September 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Regulations 2024, allowing broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical assistance and interested in supporting innovative climate technology projects. With a total maximum budget of £4.5 million (excluding VAT), split across two phases, this programme aims to unlock rapid growth and scaling opportunities for suppliers. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project aligns with their innovative and flexible service offerings. The contract includes a potential renewal, providing further avenues for sustained business growth.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is procuring a Technical Assistance Supplier (TAS) to work with Innovate UK in establishing the First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme. The objective of the the FOAK builder programme is to rapidly accelerate the development and scale-up of innovative climate tech companies in the UK. The opportunity is broken down into two phases with a maximum budget of PS1.1 million for phase 1 and PS3.4 million for phase 2. Ex VAT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is broken down to 2 phases. The initial opportunity is a pilot phase and subject to successful completion and business case approval, the opportunity may be extended for a further period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058820-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356200 - Technical assistance services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 09:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058820-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058820-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000ANPCrMAP&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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