---
title: "UKRI-6150-R&D Map contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be07"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# UKRI-6150-R&D Map contractor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be07

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6150-R&D Map contractor". The contract, related to services within the research and development industry category, specifically aimed to develop a research testbed in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. The contract, valued at £45,900 (gross), was awarded on 26th June 2026 to Actica Consulting, a large-scale firm headquartered in Guildford. This procurement process employed a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and the contract period runs from 1st July to 30th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in providing research or development services related to the public sector, specifically those focused on research outputs and testbed developments. While it was awarded directly to a large firm, other businesses in the R&D and consultancy sectors can benefit from similar opportunities, especially those capable of aligning with central government requirements and delivering innovative solutions within the stipulated timelines. Being familiar with the latest legislative framework governing such procurements can also enhance competitiveness in future tender processes.

## Notice

Contractor for research facing in delivering research outputs on the development of a research testbed for Safer Streets R&D Map Challenge 4 with the Ministry of Justice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060268-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060268-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060268-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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