Scope
Description
UKRI-NERC wishes to establish Contract(s) for the design and delivery of up to three (3) projects, to connect and engage a broad range of audiences with nature.
Total value (estimated)
- £112,500 excluding VAT
- £135,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 April 2026
- 5 months, 5 days
Description of possible extension:
Contracts shall be Completed by 31st March 2026, with optional extensions of 2 x 2-week periods from commencement of the Contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot 2. Lot #2: Environmental security
Description
NERC priorities under this theme include: increase our power to predict environmental change; integrate geopolitical and environmental risks; build resilience in critical systems.
During a recent consultation exercise participants identified that many key environmental issues affecting us are linked to climate change and the need to address the negative impacts of the climate crisis in areas such as food security, energy, waste management air and soil quality, climate inequalities and transport.
Lot value (estimated)
- £37,500 excluding VAT
- £45,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot#1 Green Growth
Description
NERC priorities under this theme include: tackle climate change mitigation and adaptation together; deliver prosperity through effective management and restoration of the environment; maximise the value of the environment to the UK economy.
Public dialogues have highlighted access to green spaces and nature (and the inequalities that affect it) as a key priority. They also identified collaboration between social and environmental scientists, sustainable food systems and action to address biodiversity loss as important areas for future focus.
Lot value (estimated)
- £37,500 excluding VAT
- £45,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot #3: Responsible innovation
Description
NERC priorities under this theme include: harness novel technology; robust evidence without advocacy; innovate from our data.
Understanding the impacts of innovative technologies to ensure they are being used for positive benefit and public good was identified as the main priority by the public audiences recently consulted.
Lot value (estimated)
- £37,500 excluding VAT
- £45,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Lot 2. Lot #2: Environmental security
Lot 1. Lot#1 Green Growth
Lot 3. Lot #3: Responsible innovation
None
Particular suitability
Lot 2. Lot #2: Environmental security
Lot 1. Lot#1 Green Growth
Lot 3. Lot #3: Responsible innovation
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
30% Price 70% Technical / Quality.
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: NERC Procurement
Telephone: 01793442000
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government