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UKRI-5696 MRC External Audit on Estates Management Compliance

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Jun 2026 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is for the "UKRI-5696 MRC External Audit on Estates Management Compliance". This contract falls under the industry category of Building consultancy services, taking place primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded to NIFES Property Ltd as of 18th May 2026, and the contract period set to run from 26th May 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 24th April 2026.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing compliance audits for estates management. However, it may not suit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to restrictions in its suitability criteria. Nonetheless, firms within the framework agreement can enjoy steady business growth by ensuring compliance in complex estate management environments for notable public sector organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5696 MRC External Audit on Estates Management Compliance

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit on Estates Management Compliance to UKRI-MRC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6991084-28d6-4c4b-a308-64a735c6e8fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2e5506-6540-43e0-bb54-bcd216e2ba06
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,925 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIFES PROPERTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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