Scope
Reference
UKRI-5157
Description
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for highly specialist Physical, Cyber and National Security consultancy services to support the NQCC facility and Harwell Campus QUILT Facilities. Due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier.
Contract 1. UKRI-5157 Consultancy Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 July 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for highly specialist Physical, Cyber and National Security consultancy services to support the NQCC facility and Harwell Campus QUILT Facilities. Due to the classified nature of the work and the need for DV-cleared expertise, GCHQ specifically recommended Tom Murdoch Consulting as the only suitable provider. A competitive tender would risk critical disruption to national security operations and delay essential accreditation, making a direct award the only viable option.
Supplier
Tom Murdoch Consulting
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCQR-4415-JZZR
2 Framlington Court, Libertus Road
Cheltenham
GL51 7EG
United Kingdom
Email: tmconsulting@btinternet.com
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5157 Consultancy Services
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government