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Published 11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
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UKRI-6031 Civils. Groundworks and Associated Services

Authority:UK Research and Innovation(Central Government)
works
Above threshold
SME suitable
VCSE suitable
Published estimate
£6,000,000
≈ £1,998,175 / year · 1 value update in timeline
Submission deadline
Open opportunity
planned
Lots published
1
Lots published in procedure
Contract duration
3 yrs (with extension options)
Starts 22 Dec 2026, 00:00 GMT

What is being bought & procurement scope

Procurement Scope & Specification
Tenderline summary generated from the published notice
Executive Summary: UK Research and Innovation: "UKRI-6031 Civils. Groundworks and Associated Services". Published status: planned. Published value: £6,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

Official Requirement Description:

UK Research and Innovation–Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) manages a diverse scientific estate supported by an established in-house maintenance and design team. UKRI-STFC is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform a future procurement for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver civil engineering, groundworks and associated services. The services will be commissioned through individual call-off task orders and may include planned, reactive and project works, asset replacement, and works supporting future developments. The contract will principally cover the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire and The Cosener’s House in Abingdon, with provision to include other UKRI-managed sites. The successful supplier will be expected to work safely alongside UKRI-STFC’s in-house team within operational scientific environments, delivering high-quality services, asset reliability and value for money. The anticipated contract term is three years, with an option to extend for a further year (3+1 years).

Lots and requirements (1)

Procurement Structure
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot #1
    Lot 1
    planned
    Renewal
    Published value£6,000,000
    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract period:
    22 Dec 2026 — 21 Dec 2029 (3 yrs)
    Eligibility:
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Turnover benchmark:
    ~£3,996,350/yr
    Options / extension:
    Renewal options

Published award criteria & contract terms

From this notice
Only criteria and terms published on this notice. Conditions of participation in the tender pack are not inferred.
Published terms
Contract duration3 yrs (with extension options)

Procedure terms & legal framework

Procedure methodStandard public procedureLegal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54
Procurement Act 2023
Procurement categoryworks
Notice statusPlannedProcurement threshold
Above threshold
(FTS publication)
Regulatory regimeStandard commercial regime
Commercial structureStand-alone contract (No framework)Competition typeCompetitive procedureGPA WTO coveredUnspecified in notice
Recurring procurementNo (One-off requirement)First published11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BSTLast source update11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
Estimated future notice20 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTClassification (CPV)Drainage construction works, Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work, Ground investigation work, Installation of street furniture, Paving and asphalting works, Site preparation and clearance work, Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area
Official Registry OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06a0e2
Timeline
  1. Pipeline notice
    11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
  2. Pipeline notice
    22 May 2026, 12:04 BST
  3. Procedure published
    11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
  4. engagement
    21 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST · scheduled
    UKRI will be holding an on-site Market Engagement Event at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on 23rd September 2026, providing an overview of the upcoming requirement and the opportunity for bidders to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email the below details to [email protected], quoting the UKRI reference number (UKRI-6031) by Monday 21st September 2026. Details for Registration: Attendee Name: Attendee Email Address: Company Name: Vehicle Registration:

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Awards (0)No award published
Contracts (0)No contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Notice history
3 lines · 3 source events
  1. Published value updated to £6,000,000
    11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    22 May 2026, 12:04 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

UK Research and Innovation

Contracting authority
Central Government
GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG
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Official Documents & Specifications (2)

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