Buyers
UK Research and Innovation
UK Research and Innovation awarded 3,224 contracts between 1 September 2025 and 27 October 2026, to 2,065 different suppliers. The most common categories were Business & professional services (1,322 awards), then IT, software & telecoms (381), then Laboratory & precision equipment (311). Where a value was stated (1,231 awards), the median was £6k. 952 of those contracts are due to end in the next 12 months, and it has 8 tenders open to bid now.
Taken from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder contract award notices published between 1 Sept 2025 to 27 Oct 2026. Every row links to the original notice.
- Contracts awarded3,224
- Period covered1 Sept 2025 to 27 Oct 2026
- Distinct suppliers2,065
- Contract valuesMedian £6k across the 1,231 awards that state a value
- Suppliers named1,361 of 3,224 awards
Open to bid now
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6111 The provision of an independent national body to deliver the vision of the national electrification skills framework and forum
UKRI wants an independent body to establish and run the UK Electrification Skills Framework - a national mechanism to identify skills gaps and align industry demand with training supply across electrification sectors. The successful organisation will convene stakeholders, gather evidence, analyse data and report on workforce planning needs.
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6347 - Trusted AI Adoption
UKRI is seeking support to deliver an Industrial Strategy programme focused on trusted AI adoption in financial and professional services. The work aims to position the UK as a leader in AI implementation and develop scalable models for wider economic uptake.
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6358 Testing and Evaluation of Counter-UAS (Drone)
UKRI needs a supplier to test and evaluate Counter-UAS (anti-drone) systems in a prison environment competition. You'll provide test facilities, personnel, equipment, multiple drones, and qualified pilots to fly them against the C-UAS units being tested.
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6157 - Employee Screening Service
UKRI needs a supplier to provide baseline security screening and pre-employment/pre-engagement checks for candidates. The contract is worth £1.4m.
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6017-METIUS
UKRI wants an evaluator to assess whether the METIUS programme (a £14.5m, five-year AI-for-evidence-synthesis initiative) has increased policymakers' use of synthesised evidence and to draw lessons for future research investments. The evaluation will run across the programme's five-year span.
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6064 ISP-1157 Replacement of Large ISIS Power Supply System
UKRI needs a replacement modular 1200 kVA three-phase AC power supply system with integrated control for regulating magnet load current at high stability. The system must output 0-250 V line-neutral with ±50 mV accuracy, fed from 400 V 50 Hz AC supply, and meet high efficiency and reliability standards.
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6032 Registered Building Inspector Services
UKRI needs a registered building inspector to provide statutory building control services across their estate. Work covers new builds, refurbishments, alterations and research facility projects at UKRI and STFC sites in England.
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Small-firm friendly
UKRI-6349 UPLiFT Refrigerant-based Helium Gas Cooler
The Central Laser Facility needs a bespoke amplifier head cooling system using refrigerant-based technology. The system must be designed and manufactured to eliminate dependence on external coolant supplies.
What they buy
- Business & professional services 1,322 awards
- IT, software & telecoms 381 awards
- Laboratory & precision equipment 311 awards
- Furniture, equipment & supplies 234 awards
- Repair & maintenance 187 awards
- Electrical & lighting equipment 129 awards
Contracts awarded
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UKRI-7506 CTDs and temperature sensors
27 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Jan 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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CSP26961 - Ducting for fiber route
27 Oct 2026 · ends 26 Jan 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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UKRI-6276 Project and Cost Management Services
27 Oct 2026 · £164k · ends 31 Mar 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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UKRI-7513 RAL Site Maintenance and Repairs
27 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027Awarded to DH BUILDING SERVICES (OXFORD) LIMITED
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Servicing and Maintenance of vacuum pumps.
27 Oct 2026 · £312k · ends 6 Oct 2028Supplier not named in a form we publish
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CSP26966 - Facilitation Small-satellite Missions Sandpit during January and February 2027
27 Oct 2026 · ends 15 Feb 2027Awarded to CENTRE FOR FACILITATION LIMITED
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CSP26964 - Annual subscription 01/02/2027-31/01/2028. Subscription includes TotX and Life Cycle Evaluator
27 Oct 2026 · ends 29 Oct 2026Awarded to BUILDING COST INFORMATION SERVICE LIMITED
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CSP26934 - AIS Beacons
27 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027Awarded to PLANET OCEAN LIMITED
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UKRI-7492 - Walischmiller Order G-1006172-2
26 Oct 2026 · £477k · ends 31 Dec 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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CSP27914 - Roof refurbishment
26 Oct 2026 · ends 21 Jan 2027Awarded to PRIMIS ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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CSP27939 - UNITS TRANSPORTATION
26 Oct 2026 · ends 30 Nov 2026Awarded to WELCH'S TRANSPORT LIMITED
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CSP26926 - renewal of storage space
26 Oct 2026 · ends 1 Jan 2027Awarded to BIZSPACE LIMITED
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DDaT27516
26 Oct 2026 · ends 15 Oct 2027Awarded to RITTAL LIMITED
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Calibration of 158 off accelerometer
26 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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CSP26958 - Reagent Kit
26 Oct 2026 · ends 23 Apr 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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CSP26945 - Mechanical components
26 Oct 2026 · ends 26 Oct 2026Awarded to ALMOND ENGINEERING LIMITED
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UKRI-6405 Modernisation of the Two Overhead Cranes In R55
23 Oct 2026 · £658k · ends 5 Mar 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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UKRI-6382 NERC BAS Three way exhaust valves for CHP H_E bypass
23 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Jan 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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CSP26956 - Magnet Supports
23 Oct 2026 · ends 11 Dec 2026Awarded to FRAZER-NASH MANUFACTURING LIMITED
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CSP26951 - Coating sample
23 Oct 2026 · ends 26 Feb 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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UKRI-7441 Lidar scanner USV Drix
23 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Dec 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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UKRI-7480 Flotation for Orkney Passage moorings
23 Oct 2026 · ends 28 Jan 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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UKRI-7474 QSmart laser service contract
22 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Oct 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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DDaT27539 Software package
22 Oct 2026 · ends 3 Jan 2030Awarded to EKKOSENSE LTD
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DDaT26481-Funding Policy Assurance Platform costs
22 Oct 2026 · ends 22 Oct 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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