THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

Supplier
We think THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE is a Government supplier specialising in
other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering.
We are tracking £119,664,124 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 £119,664,124 from 8 departments.

Income

Contracts

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE has been awarded 2 contracts.

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By department

Top departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

    2023–2025

    £67.5 Million

    ~£22.5M/yr
  2. 2

    DSIT

    2024–2025

    £28.6 Million

    ~£14.3M/yr
  3. 3

    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

    2020–2025

    £12.3 Million

    ~£2.1M/yr
  4. 4

    DIST

    2025

    £4.18 Million
  5. 5

    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

    2023–2024

    £3.71 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr
  6. 6

    DE

    2024–2026

    £3.12 Million

    ~£1M/yr
  7. 7

    Department of Health and Social Care

    2020–2021

    £200 Thousand

    ~£99.8K/yr
  8. 8

    Surrey County Council

    2025

    £47.5 Thousand

By organisation

Top organisations

# Organisation Total spend
  1. 1

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

    2023–2025

    £98.1 Million

    ~£32.7M/yr
  2. 2

    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

    2020–2026

    £14.3 Million

    ~£2M/yr
  3. 3

    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

    2023–2024

    £3.71 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr
  4. 4

    Innovate UK

    2023–2025

    £1.3 Million

    ~£435K/yr
  5. 5

    Animal and Plant Health Agency

    2021–2025

    £1.15 Million

    ~£230K/yr
  6. 6

    Medical Research Council

    2023–2025

    £729 Thousand

    ~£242.9K/yr
  7. 7

    Public Health England

    2020–2021

    £200 Thousand

    ~£99.8K/yr
  8. 8

    Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

    2023–2024

    £109 Thousand

    ~£54.7K/yr
  9. 9

    UKRI INT

    2025

    £48.6 Thousand
  10. 10

    Surrey County Council

    2025

    £47.5 Thousand

By expense area

Top expense areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    Research: Strategic National Capability

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £65.1 Million

    ~£21.7M/yr

  2. 2

    World Class Labs

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £18.6 Million

    ~£6.2M/yr

  3. 3

    ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL

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

    £14.1 Million

    ~£2M/yr

  4. 4

    FG - Accounts & Business Planning

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2024

    £7.19 Million

    ~£3.6M/yr

  5. 5

    Mid-Range Equipment

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023

    £4.01 Million

  6. 6

    Aid

    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · 2023–2024

    £3.59 Million

    ~£1.8M/yr

  7. 7

    Research: Strategic

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £919 Thousand

    ~£306.3K/yr

  8. 8

    Research: Responsive

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

    £855 Thousand

  9. 9

    VIROLOGY

    Animal and Plant Health Agency · 2024–2025

    £808 Thousand

    ~£404.1K/yr

  10. 10

    H&LS ODA

    Innovate UK · 2023–2025

    £738 Thousand

    ~£245.9K/yr

By expense type

Top expense types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    Research Institutes - Competitive Strategic Grant

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £45.2 Million

    ~£15.1M/yr

  2. 2

    Research Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £16.5 Million

    ~£5.5M/yr

  3. 3

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

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

    £14.2 Million

    ~£2M/yr

  4. 4

    Institutes - Competitive Grants

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

    £11.7 Million

  5. 5

    Research Grant Expenditure

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £8.44 Million

    ~£2.8M/yr

  6. 6

    Other Central Government Bodies

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023–2025

    £5.18 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  7. 7

    Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

    £4.69 Million

  8. 8

    No type specified

    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · 2023–2024

    £3.71 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr

  9. 9

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

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2023

    £2.12 Million

  10. 10

    Current Grant Expenditure

    Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council · 2025

    £1.29 Million

Recent payments

Date Buyer Amount Expense area Expense type
2025-12-01
£759,777 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01
£7,014 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01
£1,334,645 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants
2025-12-01
£10,121 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-12-01
£42,020 ISPF Non ODA Funding Current Grant Expenditure
Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01
£82,370 ISPF ODA Funding Current Grant Expenditure
Current Grant Expenditure
2025-12-01
£11,705 Open Access Current Grant Expenditure
Current Grant Expenditure
2025-11-24
£1,641 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-11-24
£7,014 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-11-24
£195 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-11-24
£986,914 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-11-24
£24,216 World Class Labs Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
Institutes - Capital Grants: Minor Works
2025-11-20
£49,593 EU Operations Resource grants
Resource grants
2025-11-18
£20,833 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants
2025-11-18
£0 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants
2025-11-18
£0 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants
2025-11-18
£0 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants
2025-11-18
£0 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants
2025-11-18
£0 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants
2025-11-18
£1,463,116 Research: Strategic National Capability Institutes - Competitive Grants
Institutes - Competitive Grants

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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 February 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 £541,973, compared to £36,562,336 in 2025 - a decrease of 98.5%.

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

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE has received a total of £119,664,124 from UK government organisations 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