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PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - Ongoing DPS Application
UK SBS in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - Ongoing DPS Application”. Bids close on 9 February 2029, 11:00 GMT. Who can bid: Suppliers must demonstrate in-house capability to deliver work in at least one listed scientific area; Suppliers can demonstrate capability without laboratory facilities. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
A UK government Dynamic Purchasing System for scientific research and advice, open to suppliers with in-house capability in at least one scientific area.
UK Shared Business Services, on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for scientific research and advice. The DPS is valid from 28 April 2025 to 23 February 2029, or until it exceeds its advertised value of £9,000,000 excluding VAT. Contracts awarded through mini competitions can range from £10,000 to £250,000 excluding VAT, with higher values possible on a case-by-case basis.
Who can win it
- Suppliers must demonstrate in-house capability to deliver work in at least one listed scientific area
- Suppliers can demonstrate capability without laboratory facilities
- Information security: certification, equivalent, or in-house policies and procedures accepted
Key facts
- Contract period
- The DPS is valid from 28 April 2025 to 23 February 2029, or until it exceeds its advertised value of £9,000,000 excluding VAT, whichever occurs first.
- How bids are judged
- Pass/fail on all Application Form sections and questions; mini competitions evaluated on technical, social value, and commercial criteria with weightings set per competition.
- Published
- 26 Nov 2025
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