Tender

UKRI-4680 Programme Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Programme Partner for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), with a focus on construction management services. This opportunity falls under the industry category of construction management and encompasses various locations, including Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, The Cosener's House in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, The Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory in Cleveland. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 7th March 2025. The contract, valued at £16,000,000, is intended to start on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 1st February 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction management services to partner with STFC in transforming its estates. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making this an attractive proposition for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio and gain substantial experience in large-scale national projects. The varied locations and prestigious clients involved will provide excellent opportunities for business growth, collaboration, and the expansion of professional networks within the construction management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4680 Programme Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of a potential opportunity to participate in a Programme partnership. STFC is seeking to establish a construction-related professional partnership to support its proposed estate transformation programme. STFC is a world-leading research and innovation organisation, with a unique role within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This will be a national contract covering Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener's House, Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory, Cleveland. STFC intends to engage with potential providers through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event, followed by subsequent PME activities. The publication of this early engagement opportunity is voluntary and does not represent a commitment by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to initiate, run, or complete a full procurement competition for the services described.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8a9c446-149e-4796-8d4e-778d28c80b8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f91b87-5ae0-481a-9bf5-50459e1e710d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447565200218

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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