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Published 11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
Official UK Procurement Procedure
UKRI-6031 Civils. Groundworks and Associated Services
Authority:UK Research and Innovation(Central Government)
works
Above threshold
SME suitable
VCSE suitable
Delivery:
Published estimate
£6,000,000
Submission deadline
Open opportunity
Lots published
1
Contract duration
3 yrs (with extension options)
What is being bought & procurement scope
Procurement Scope & Specification
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
- Lot #1Lot 1plannedRenewalPublished value£6,000,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period:22 Dec 2026 — 21 Dec 2029 (3 yrs)Eligibility:SME eligibleVCSE eligibleTurnover benchmark:~£3,996,350/yrOptions / 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 method | Standard public procedure | Legal basis | UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023 | Procurement category | works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notice status | Planned | Procurement threshold | Above threshold (FTS publication) | Regulatory regime | Standard commercial regime |
| Commercial structure | Stand-alone contract (No framework) | Competition type | Competitive procedure | GPA WTO covered | Unspecified in notice |
| Recurring procurement | No (One-off requirement) | First published | 11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST | Last source update | 11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST |
| Estimated future notice | 20 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST | Classification (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 OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e2 | ||||
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST - Pipeline notice
22 May 2026, 12:04 BST - Procedure published
11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST - engagement
21 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST · scheduledUKRI 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
- Published value updated to £6,000,000
11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST - Official notice release published
11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST - Official notice release published
22 May 2026, 12:04 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
UK Research and Innovation
Contracting authority
Central Government
Official Documents & Specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 11 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST
- 22 May 2026, 12:04 BST