Planning

UKRI-4677 MRC LMS Hard FM Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is planning to launch a procurement for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Heating (MEPH) and Minor Works Services for the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in Inner London – West. The procurement process, valued at GBP 3,500,000, is currently in the planning stage, with an expected launch in May 2025. This procurement will utilise the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6264 for Facilities Management and Workplace Services. The procurement covers the industry category of facilities management services and aims to secure statutory and planned maintenance, operation of specialist building systems, compliance tasks, and other minor works. Interested suppliers should take note of the DPS registration requirements and can expect further communication around May 13, 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and heating services, particularly those adept at managing complex and specialised systems in research environments. Companies providing building fabric maintenance, project support, and facilities management within sectors like laboratories, hospitals, and data centres will be well-positioned to compete. To leverage this opportunity, interested bidders are encouraged to register as a DPS supplier via the specified links and ensure their compliance with all registration categories as stipulated. This procurement process not only promises business growth but also exemplifies the importance of maintaining high standards in research facility management.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4677 MRC LMS Hard FM Services

Notice Description

This PIN is to notify the market that UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is planning to launch a procurement for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Heating (MEPH) and Minor Works Services for the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences in May/2025. This procurement will be run through the DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) RM6264 Facilities Management and Workplace Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is to notify the market that UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is planning to launch a procurement for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Heating (MEPH) and Minor Works Services for the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences in May/2025. This procurement will be run through the DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) RM6264 Facilities Management and Workplace Services. The services for the provision of Mechanical & Electrical and Building Fabric Maintenance are mainly but not be limited to: Planned maintenance of mechanical & electrical services, Statutory Maintenance, Operation and maintenance of specialist building systems, plant and equipment, L8 water system compliance, small works and project support, Stores and consumables management including critical spares. Only suppliers registered under the following categories will be eligible to submit bids upon launch: Building type: Animal Facilities, Data Centre Operations, Educational Establishments, General Office, Hospitals, Laboratory, Restaurant and Catering Facilities. For additional details on this DPS, please visit: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6264 Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to register as a DPS supplier using the provided link and complete the DPS Registration. It is essential to note that this DPS is managed by CCS and not UKRI. Therefore, for any technical assistance, please direct queries to the CCS customer services team, available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, via email at info@crowncommercial.gov.uk or by telephone at 0345 410 2222. To register your interest as a supplier for this DPS, please use the following link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011787-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 01793442000

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
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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