Scope
Description
Innovate UK and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) are looking for research and analysis that will identify interventions that support the timely creation of functioning markets for the scaling of low-carbon, resource-efficient materials, products and circular business models.
Total value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 September 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY | Quality | 80.00% |
| COST | Cost | 20.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not applicable
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
Telephone: +44 01793298902
Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government