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28 Jul 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation aimed at securing cleaning services for the Boulby Underground Labs has reached the award stage. The contract, titled "UKRI-5644 Cleaning Services at Boulby Underground Labs," falls under the building-cleaning services industry category with additional classifications for window-cleaning services. The location for service delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber, at postal code TS13 4UW, United Kingdom. This selective procurement followed the method of a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period that concluded on 11th February 2026. The contract's active status commenced on 1st April 2026 and will extend until 31st March 2029. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 300,000, with the awarded value being GBP 293,457.5.

This tender offers notable opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in building and window-cleaning services to enhance their portfolio and secure long-term engagement with a prestigious client, UK Research and Innovation. Although this specific contract was awarded to MITIE LIMITED, understanding the procurement requirements and processes used, such as selective procedures and framework agreements, can aid businesses in preparing for similar future opportunities. Companies focusing on service delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, and those experienced in handling projects of similar scale, will find such contracts to be a valuable avenue for growth and market presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5644 Cleaning Services at Boulby Underground Labs

Notice Description

UKRI-5644 Cleaning Services at Boulby Underground Labs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f8fdc72-9b07-4e7f-b7c6-56dee1e4bdd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc6eec09-4d8c-457d-8952-18abae480b69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£293,457 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1SZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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