Top suppliers
Top suppliers to UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Top-five suppliers hold 19% of contract value — a moderately competitive market.
Procurement categories
What UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
UKRI-5671-Evaluation Materials Innovation Programme
Technopolis · 2026-07-30
£546K
UKRI-5495 TechFirst: Payment Function
QA LIMITED · 2026-07-29
£1.9M
UKRI-6253 Design, Supply & Install LED Sign
Model Signage Ltd · 2026-07-29
£69K
UKRI-6248-Edinburgh TV Festival
Edinburgh TV Festival Council · 2026-07-29
£42K
UKRI-6243 High Resolution Modelling Framework Services
National Oceanography Centre · 2026-07-28
£204K
UKRI-6116 ETC (S Block) Building - Roof Remediation Design
Bowker Sadler Partnership Ltd T/A Bowker Sadler Architecture · 2026-07-28
£30K
UKRI-6109 1894 Building Strip Out and Fabric Enabling Works 1
Navigate Scaffolding Ltd · 2026-07-28
£1.2M
UKRI-6160 High-speed camera for cryoelectron microscopy
Ametek (GB) Ltd · 2026-07-28
£50K
UKRI-6240 Te-Care Service contract for Tecan Evo Robots
Tecan UK Ltd · 2026-07-24
£81K
UKRI-6187 Vertiv Busbar Parts
SSE COMMERCIAL LTD · 2026-07-23
£84K
UKRI-6250 Service Contract for a Multiphoton Microscope
Thorlabs Ltd · 2026-07-23
£38K
UKRI-6113 METIS Temporary Cleanroom
Guardtech Cleanrooms Ltd · 2026-07-23
£230K
BAS - Gateaway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay
TABARIN LOGISTICS LTD · 2026-07-22
£400K
UKRI-6241 Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair
DH Building Services Oxford Ltd · 2026-07-21
£24K
BAS - SDA - 17.4m Piston Corer
OSIL LTD · 2026-07-21
£77K
BAS - CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade
Cura Terrae Air Ltd · 2026-07-21
£100K
UKRI-5332 - Research and related services for Innovate UK provided by the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC)
University of Warwick · 2026-07-20
£300K
UKRI-6225 Objective lenses for single atom trapping
Kingsview Optical Ltd · 2026-07-16
£60K
UKRI-6221 Supply of Magnetic Bearing G5 Controller
SKF Magnetic Bearings · 2026-07-16
£25K
UKRI-6127 - Support, maintenance and development of the EODH platform
SparkGeo UK Ltd · 2026-07-15
£330K
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UKRI-6004 Genotyping Services
Deadline: 2026-08-03
£1.5M
UKRI-6027 STFC Lifts - Maintenance, Reactive, Remedial and Project works.
Deadline: 2026-08-28
£590K
MRC LMS Electrification of Gas-Fired Humidifier
Deadline: 2026-09-04
£350K
UKRI-5492 - Future Leaders Fellowships Development Network Supplier Contract 3
Deadline: 2026-09-07
£6.3M
UKRI-6001 Automated Washer System
Deadline: 2026-09-11
£1.9M
UKRI 5511
£312K
UKRI-5605 UKRI-MRC Actuarial Services
£250K
UKRI-5495: CyberFirst/TechFirst undergraduate scholarship, and Spärck AI scholarship programme: Payment Function
£1.7M
UKRI-5495: CyberFirst/TechFirst undergraduate scholarship, and Spärck AI scholarship programme: Payment Function
£2.4M
Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services
£25.0M
UKRI-5000 Construction Minor works
£10.0M
UKRI-5351 Large Vacuum chamber for Vulcan 20-20 Target Area-1
£1.5M
UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment Call-off contract
£350K
UKRI-5353 LISA 2 ISO 6 Cleanroom Facility
£600K
UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling
£1.3M
UKRI-4946 - Provision of Commercial Cleaning Services
£9.1M
UKRI-5168 Provision of Steel Chevrons
£330K
UKRI-5720 Magnetic Bearing Drive systems for ISIS Neutron Disc Choppers
UKRI-6068 Vulcan 20-20 Amplifier Disc
UKRI-5100 MRC Harwell - Automated Bottle Processing System
£300K
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
UKRI 5855 - NREs for CX65 Manufacturing
Expires: 2026-07-31
£466K
UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconduct
Expires: 2026-07-31
£241K
UKRI-5816 Proof of Concept to support the Industrialising and Digitising Construction Challenge
Expires: 2026-07-31
£1.1M
UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconduct
Expires: 2026-07-31
£241K
UKRI 5855 - NREs for CX65 Manufacturing
Expires: 2026-07-31
£466K
UKRI-5816 Proof of Concept o support the Industrialising and Digitising Construction Challenge
Expires: 2026-07-31
£1.1M
UKRI-5728 - UKRI DRI Programme
Expires: 2026-08-04
£278K
UKRI-5728 - UKRI DRI Programme
Expires: 2026-08-04
£278K
UKRI-5962-Big if True Science Accelerator training
Expires: 2026-08-14
£116K
UKRI-5962-Big if True Science Accelerator training
Expires: 2026-08-14
£116K
UKRI-5863 Trial Floor Section – Supply & Install
Expires: 2026-08-31
£276K
UKRI-6063 Greenland Helicopter Charter
Expires: 2026-08-31
£185K
UKRI-5780 Transportation of Personnel and Equipment
Expires: 2026-08-31
£164K
UKRI-5863 Trial Floor Section – Supply & Install
Expires: 2026-08-31
£276K
UKRI-6063 Greenland Helicopter Charter
Expires: 2026-08-31
£185K
UKRI-5011 Subscription software licenses, maintenance and support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£627K
UKRI-5276 Provision of Lead for Fixed Ballast, RRS Sir David Attenborough
Expires: 2026-09-30
£1.9M
UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£262K
UKRI-5554 Oracle Hyperion EPM Managed Cloud Service
Expires: 2026-09-30
£65K
UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£262K
UKRI-5371 CREST Award scheme
Expires: 2026-09-30
£1.0M
UKRI-5371 CREST Award scheme
Expires: 2026-09-30
£1.0M
UKRI-5011 Subscription software licenses, maintenance and support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£627K
UKRI-5973 Acoustic Test Equipment Rental and Support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£190K
UKRI-5098 NEC e-Corporate - NEC4 Licence and FMC
Expires: 2026-09-30
£24K
UKRI-5209 IUK ScaleX High Growth Index Subscription and Maintenance Support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£357K
UKRI-5973 Acoustic Test Equipment Rental and Support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£190K
UKRI-4855 North Sea Late Cenozoic Environments
Expires: 2026-09-30
£12.9M
UKRI-5523-DEVSECOPS EVALUATION
Expires: 2026-10-31
£149K
UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development
Expires: 2026-10-31
£169K
UKRI-5523-DEVSECOPS EVALUATION
Expires: 2026-10-31
£149K
UKRI-5190 IUK Interim Review of the Faraday Institutions Operation
Expires: 2026-10-31
£124K
UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development
Expires: 2026-10-31
£169K
UKRI-6141 Innovator Support Programme
Expires: 2026-10-31
£322K
UKRI-6113 METIS Temporary Cleanroom
Expires: 2026-11-23
£230K
UKRI-5448 2025 SciVal and Scopus renewal UKRI/EPSRC/STFC
Expires: 2026-11-30
£128K
UKRI-5448 2025 SciVal and Scopus renewal UKRI/EPSRC/STFC
Expires: 2026-11-30
£128K
UKRI-5550 LV Panel Replacement
Expires: 2026-12-01
£125K
UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb
Expires: 2026-12-01
£671K
UKRI-5550 LV Panel Replacement
Expires: 2026-12-01
£125K
UKRI-5921 1894 Building Martins Glass Plate Relocation and Storage
Expires: 2026-12-25
£113K
UKRI-5921 1894 Building Martins Glass Plate Relocation and Storage
Expires: 2026-12-25
£113K
UKRI-5613 Cargo and Personnel Transfers
Expires: 2026-12-31
£555K
UKRI-5880 Civil and Groundwork Services
Expires: 2026-12-31
£150K
UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs
Expires: 2026-12-31
£970K
UKRI-5880 Civil and Groundwork Services
Expires: 2026-12-31
£150K
UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs
Expires: 2026-12-31
£970K
UKRI-5529 Software and hardware support and maintenance
Expires: 2026-12-31
£185K
UKRI-5529 Software and hardware support and maintenance
Expires: 2026-12-31
£185K
UKRI-5782 Low Cost Low Velocity Aerial Delivery System
Expires: 2026-12-31
£360K
Market analysis
Bidding into UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
19%
Top-5 supplier share
76d
Avg response window
21d
Median response window
16mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
How much does UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) spend on procurement?
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded 953 contracts totalling £295.7M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 586 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £314K.
Who are UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)'s top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) by total award value are CPC Project Services Limited, Fugro UK Limited, Calber Facilities Management Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 19% of contract value.
What does UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) buy from suppliers?
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)'s procurement is concentrated in systems and technical consultancy services, engineering-related scientific and technical services, petroleum and distillates, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) contracts?
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What's the typical response window for UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) tenders?
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) typically gives suppliers a median of 21 days to respond (average 76 days). Standard contract duration is around 16 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
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