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UKRI-5268 Energy Centre - Project Management

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Jan 2026 at 15:33

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20 Jan 2026 at 08:22

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has finalised the procurement process for the project management of a new Energy Centre at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). The procurement was classified under the industry category "Project management consultancy services" with a CPV code of 72224000. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this contract was awarded to CPC Project Services Limited. The tender process included specific timelines, with the contract period starting on 15th December 2025 and ending on 31st July 2029. The tender was marked as completed, with the awarding published on 21st January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly those experienced in the energy sector. While the tender was especially catered to larger concerns rather than SMEs or VCSEs, it still represents a significant business growth opportunity for consultancies that align with the requirements and objectives of UKRI. Businesses with robust project management capabilities and experience with large-scale energy projects would have been well-positioned to compete for this procurement, fostering potential long-term growth and sectoral expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5268 Energy Centre - Project Management

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract to appoint a Project Manager to support the design and construction of a new Energy Centre at RAL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f033c7-f031-425b-bef6-dc6a84975dc4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,345 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,345 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPC PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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