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# UKRI-5027 1894 Main Works

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-5027-1894-main-works-ocds-h6vhtk-056795). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** UK Research and Innovation: "UKRI-5027 1894 Main Works". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £12,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [UK Research and Innovation](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-research-and-innovation-gov-pb1221)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £12,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Refurbishment work
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-5027-1894-main-works-ocds-h6vhtk-056795#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-056795`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-5027-1894-main-works-ocds-h6vhtk-056795#tl-md)

## Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) have a requirement for the refurbishment of the 1894 Building at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) in Edinburgh and will be undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise in advance. We are seeking to procure a main contractor to deliver the full refurbishment works. This follows an earlier phase of early contractor engagement during RIBA Stage 3, where a consultant contractor was appointed to advise buildability and logistics. This project forms part of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) Pilot Programme and aims to deliver a comprehensive refurbishment of the Category A-listed 1894 Building. The works will target Net Zero Carbon (NZC) in operation while preserving the building’s historic character and enhancing its functionality for future scientific and operational use. The Scope of Works Includes: • External Repairs and Envelope Upgrades • Conservation and repair of the external fabric • Thermal performance improvements to meet NZC targets • Internal Remodelling and Fit-Out • Reconfiguration of internal layouts • Installation of several new lifts • Creation of new meeting rooms and spaces within the West Tower • Rooftop Extension • Small-scale rooftop extension to house a lift and stairwell • Sustainability Integration • Delivery in line with UKNZCBS energy and embodied carbon targets • Coordination with the design team and sustainability consultant

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 45453100
- **Delivery regions:** UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2028

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F043670-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-07-29T07:24:20.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-30T07:40:07.379Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-056795