Tenders/UKRI-6017-METIUS

UKRI-6017-METIUS

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Published: Oct 22, 2026

Updated: Oct 22, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, Research and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence, Investment and Innovation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The METIUS programme is a new infrastructure investment with a total UK funding allocation of £14.5 million. It aims to harness cutting-edge AI to improve the speed, relevance and accessibility of evidence synthesis for decision-makers tackling urgent challenges. METIUS is co-funded by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and forms part of the UKRI Creating Opportunities and Improving Outcomes strategic theme. The investment started on 1 October 2025 and will run for five years. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the extent to which the project has increased policymakers’ use of synthesised evidence to inform policy development, and to evaluate the associated benefits for evidence-informed public policy in the UK and internationally. In addition, the evaluation will generate actionable insights to inform the design and delivery of future research inve

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 099849-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued 757 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 629 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 099849-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.