Planning

Catering for STFC RAL

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question is being undertaken by UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, as of 23rd May 2025, and involves the provision of catering services for STFC RAL. This procurement falls under the services industry category with the specific classification of canteen and catering services. The contract is planned to commence on 3rd April 2026 and conclude on 5th April 2030. Prospective business users should note a key date for future notices, which is expected to be published by 18th December 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in catering and food services. With a planned contract value of £2,000,000 and a gross amount of £2,400,000, it presents a substantial opportunity to secure a long-term engagement in a high-demand sector. Companies capable of delivering large-scale catering services within the UK, especially those with experience working with public authorities or central government bodies, will find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract not only promises financial gains but also a chance to establish or strengthen relationships with a major public authority like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering for STFC RAL

Notice Description

This is for the catering contract for STFC. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952655693

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026861-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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