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UKRI-3945 Structural Steelwork for the construction of the new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Apr 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded the procurement contract for the construction of a new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine to Amalgamated Construction Limited. The contract, titled "UKRI-3945 Structural Steelwork," falls under the industry category of works, with the procurement method being a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The initiation type was a tender, and the procurement stage is complete. The work was awarded based on a single supplier due to the complexity of the project and the specialized knowledge required. The contract was signed on 27th March 2024, with a contract value of £333,340.

This procurement opportunity would be suitable for businesses specializing in structural steelworks and construction works. This tender can prove beneficial for companies with expertise in underground facility construction and steel framework installation. The award criteria for this tender were based on price, and the chosen supplier, Amalgamated Construction Limited, demonstrated a high level of understanding of local operational requirements. Businesses with experience in similar projects and capability to ensure operational safety and efficiency would be well-suited to compete for future procurement opportunities related to underground laboratory constructions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3945 Structural Steelwork for the construction of the new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for a new underground science facility at Boulby Underground Laboratory, outfitted with a steel framework to support the internal structure of the new facility. Due to the complexity of the work, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for a new underground science facility at Boulby Underground Laboratory ,outfitted with a steel framework to support the internal structure of the new facility. Due to the complexity of the work, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

Procurement Information

The facility is looking for Structural Steelwork for the construction of the new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine. The chosen supplier has a high level of understanding of local operational and health and safety systems and there are no other companies in the UK or beyond that have such experience and familiarity. To bring in and take on a new company to do this work would bring unacceptable risk to the site in terms of operational impact and safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0452ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012354-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£333,340 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7720143639

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

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