UKRI-5909 IUK Clean Energy First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme
Estimated value
£4.5m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
23 Jun 2026
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is procuring a Technical Assistance Supplier (TAS) to work with Innovate UK in establishing the First of a Kind (FOAK) Builder Programme. The objective of the the FOAK builder programme is to rapidly accelerate the development and scale-up of innovative climate tech companies in the UK. The opportunity is broken down into two phases with a maximum budget of £1.1 million for phase 1 and £3.4 million for phase 2. Ex VAT
Scope
- Reference
- UKRI-5909
- Total value
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT£5,400,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 13 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2027Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
The contract is broken down to 2 phases. The initial opportunity is a pilot phase and subject to successful completion and business case approval, the opportunity may be extended for a further period.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 71356200
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost will be assessed during stage one of the process | cost | 10.00% |
| Technical/Quality | Technical/Quality will be assessed at stage one of the process | quality | 75.00% |
| Presentation | Presentation will be scored during stage two of the process | quality | 15.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 14 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 21 Jul 2026, 10:00 am
- Submission address
- To access this opportunity please click here: https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000ANPCrMAP&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= Please note the following steps for accessing this opportunity via the Atamis eSourcing platform: 1. Log in or create an account here: https://ukri2.my.site.com 2. Navigate to the opportunity in the Find an Opportunity section of the site or via the direct access link above. 3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the tender documentation without registering an interest). 4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site. 5. Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab.
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure