Scope
Description
Review the defence and aerospace sectors in the European Union (EU) and their midstream capabilities, with a particular focus on circular economy activities and opportunities. Synergies with the automotive sector should also be explored. Provide insights into the valorisation of waste and scrap flows within the EU's defence and aerospace industrial ecosystem (and possible synergies with Automotive sector).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Economic-research-services./6U2M2U6N95
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Total value (estimated)
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Possible extension to 27 March 2026
- 5 months, 22 days
Description of possible extension:
UKRI may extend this Contract for a period of up to four weeks by giving not less than two weeks' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311400 - Economic research services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://.delta.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Circular Economy Knowledge | Quality | 20% |
| EU Knowledge | Quality | 18% |
| Team's Expertise and Experience | Quality | 16% |
| Defence & Aerospace Sector Knowledge | Quality | 16% |
| Price Schedule (Appendix B) | Price | 10% |
| Project Planning & Management | Quality | 10% |
| Stakeholder Engagement Strategy | Quality | 5% |
| Risk Mitigation Strategies | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)