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 £119,664,124 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

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

£14.1 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

£14.2 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
2020-03-10	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£30,539	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2622 - Advanced genetic analysis, molecular and serological diagnostics of bluetongue 2019/2020.
2020-03-10	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£36,848	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2944: Use of FMDV sequence data to trace outbreaks and monitor disease incursion risks to the UK. 2019/2020
2020-03-10	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£38,870	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2722 - Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD 2019/2020.
2020-03-10	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£72,462	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE1129: Development and validation of new diagnostic tools to equip the UK National Reference Laboratory for foot-and-mouth disease. 2019/2020
2020-02-13	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£30,539	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2622 - Advanced genetic analysis, molecular and serological diagnostics of bluetongue 2019/2020.
2020-02-13	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£36,848	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2944: Use of FMDV sequence data to trace outbreaks and monitor disease incursion risks to the UK. 2019/2020
2020-02-13	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£38,870	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2722 - Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD 2019/2020.
2020-02-13	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£72,462	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE1129: Development and validation of new diagnostic tools to equip the UK National Reference Laboratory for foot-and-mouth disease. 2019/2020
2020-01-14	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£72,462	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE1129: Development and validation of new diagnostic tools to equip the UK National Reference Laboratory for foot-and-mouth disease. 2019/2020
2020-01-14	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£36,848	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2944: Use of FMDV sequence data to trace outbreaks and monitor disease incursion risks to the UK. 2019/2020
2020-01-14	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£38,870	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2722 - Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD 2019/2020.
2020-01-14	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£30,539	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2622 - Advanced genetic analysis, molecular and serological diagnostics of bluetongue 2019/2020.
2020-01-08	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£194,348	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2722 - Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD 2019/2020.
2020-01-08	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs	£30,540	ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL	EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - OTHER OUTSOURCED
		SE2622 - Advanced genetic analysis, molecular and serological diagnostics of bluetongue 2019/2020.

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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