THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

We think THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE is a Government supplier specialising in

other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering.

This has been inferred from the SIC codes of the associated company THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

We are tracking £119,323,118 in total UK government revenue, with £67,469,777 spent by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £2,014,000 in UK government contracts, primarily for management training services (£14,000). View on Companies House

Transactions

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE has received £119,323,118 from 8 departments.

Income

Contracts

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE has been awarded 2 contracts.

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By department

Top Departments

# Department Total spend

By organisation

Top Organisations

# Organisation Total spend

By expense area

Top Expense Areas

# Expense area Total spend

1

Research: Strategic National Capability

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

£65.1 Million

~£21.7M/yr
2

World Class Labs

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

£18.6 Million

~£6.2M/yr
3

ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · 2020–2026

£13.9 Million

~£2M/yr
4

FG - Accounts & Business Planning

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2024

£7.19 Million

~£3.6M/yr
5

Mid-Range Equipment

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023

£4.01 Million
6

Aid

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · 2023–2024

£3.59 Million

~£1.8M/yr
7

Research: Strategic

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

£919 Thousand

~£306.3K/yr
8

Research: Responsive

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

£855 Thousand
9

VIROLOGY

Animal and Plant Health Agency · 2024–2025

£808 Thousand

~£404.1K/yr
10

H&LS ODA

Innovate UK · 2023–2025

£738 Thousand

~£245.9K/yr

By expense type

Top Expense Types

# Expense type Total spend

1

Research Institutes - Competitive Strategic Grant

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

£45.2 Million

~£15.1M/yr
2

Research Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

£16.5 Million

~£5.5M/yr
3

EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · 2020–2026

£13.8 Million

~£2M/yr
4

Institutes - Competitive Grants

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

£11.7 Million
5

Research Grant Expenditure

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

£8.44 Million

~£2.8M/yr
6

Other Central Government Bodies

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

£5.18 Million

~£1.7M/yr
7

Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

£4.69 Million
8

No type specified

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · 2023–2024

£3.71 Million

~£1.9M/yr
9

Dep't of Environ Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023

£2.12 Million
10

Current Grant Expenditure

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

£1.29 Million

Recent Payments

Date	Buyer	Amount	Expense Area	Expense Type
2026-01-30	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs DE	£34,006	RISK MANAGEMENT, IMPORTS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
2026-01-15	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs DE	£166,961	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
2025-12-11	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs DE	£166,961	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
2025-12-08	Surrey County Council	£47,533	DEVELOPER DEPOSITS	Receipts in Advance - Other Income
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£5,760	World Class Labs	Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
		Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£40,469	World Class Labs	Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
		Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£125,562	World Class Labs	Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
		Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£4,885	World Class Labs	Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
		Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£668	World Class Labs	Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
		Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£4,261	World Class Labs	Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
		Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£86	World Class Labs	Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
		Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£59,279	Research: Responsive	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£33,057	Research: Responsive	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£56,343	Impact & Knowledge Exchange	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£73,151	Research: Strategic	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£36,525	Research: Responsive	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£13,956	Research: Responsive	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£55,628	Research: Responsive	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£2,062	Research: Strategic	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council DSIT	£38,388	Research: Strategic	Current Grant Expenditure
		Current Grant Expenditure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest payment data available for THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE?

The most recent payment data we have available for THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE is from January 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE's government income changed over time?

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £200,967, compared to £36,562,336 in 2025 - a decrease of 99.5%.

How much has THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE received from the UK government?

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE has received a total of £119,323,118 from UK government organizations according to our records. This income comes from 10 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE?

The top government departments buying from THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE are Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (£67,469,777), DSIT (£28,635,466), and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (£12,301,629).

Company Details

Company Number: 00559784
Status: Active
Incorporated: 1956-01-07
Type: PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Accounts: FULL