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PS25080 - Royal Observatory Edinburgh South Building

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "PS25080 - Royal Observatory Edinburgh South Building" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government body. This contract falls under the industry category of building consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 22nd April 2025, with the contract beginning on 26th March 2025 and set to conclude by 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was a limited competition approach, suitable for projects below the standard threshold, focusing on acquiring building services consultants.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy services. It would be particularly suitable for well-established enterprises that can provide expert design and consultancy services, similar to the large-scale company, Horizon M and E Services Design Ltd., which was awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in engineering and design for prestigious projects, such as observatories or other complex sites, would find this type of tender a fitting opportunity to expand their project portfolios and reputation. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's visibility and position in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25080 - Royal Observatory Edinburgh South Building

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Brief Description of Requirement: Royal Observatory Edinburgh South Building - Building Services consultants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016209-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORIZON M AND E SERVICES DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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