Scope
Description
The aim of the study is to provide data-driven evidence to support decisions on Innovate UK investments in materials and manufacturing. The focus is on cross-cutting areas that can be applied to multiple manufacturing sectors to support growth and resilience, and offer the greatest global opportunity aligned to UK strength.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
Contract locations
- UKK14 - Swindon
Participation
Conditions of participation
None
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 October 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90.00% |
| Price | Price | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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: 01793 442000
Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government