Scope
Reference
C0641
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is procuring specialist technical assistance to support Local Authorities (LAs) participating in the Net Zero Living: Scale and Embed – Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2) programme.
The contract will provide advanced analytical, technical and advisory services to support Local Authorities in integrating high-resolution, building-level observed data with existing local datasets to develop robust, place-based retrofit strategies and delivery plans.
Contract 2. UKRI 5355 – Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)
Supplier
Contract value
- £297,000 excluding VAT
- £356,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 December 2025
Contract dates
- 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have not been specified for this contract due to the nature of the services, which are advisory, analytical and exploratory in scope. The outputs and outcomes will be highly dependent on collaboration with participating Local Authorities, the availability and quality of local datasets, and evolving programme requirements. Performance will instead be managed through clearly defined deliverables, milestones, governance arrangements and regular progress reviews to ensure value for money and effective contract management
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The Single Source Direct Award (SSDA) is compliant with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 and satisfies the statutory conditions for making a direct award. The justification for the direct award is that only one supplier is capable of delivering the required services. This is in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 41(5)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023, which permits a direct award where, due to intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only a single supplier can provide the goods, services or works required.
Supplier
XRI URBAN ROBOTICS AND ANALYTICS LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRD-3139-JPXX
238 Station Road, Addlestone,
Surrey,
KT15 2PS
United Kingdom
Email: info@xri.online
Website: https://www.xri.online/
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. UKRI 5355 - Net Zero Living: Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2)
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: corporate procurement
Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government