Planning

STFC Programme Partner

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the sub-central government category. This initiative, titled "STFC Programme Partner," seeks construction management services within the industry category of services. It covers a national scope that includes significant locations such as Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, The Cosener's House in Oxfordshire, and several other key research facilities across the United Kingdom. The programme's planned procurement notice was published on 23rd May 2025, with a future notice date set for 14th July 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd March 2026 and end on 1st March 2034, with a substantial estimated gross value of £19.2 million.

This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction management services to engage in a long-term partnership with a prominent scientific and innovation entity. Companies with prior experience in comprehensive estate transformations, especially those with a proven track record of handling large-scale, multi-site operations, will find this tender especially suitable. Furthermore, the substantial budget positions it as an alluring proposition for firms aiming to expand their portfolio and influence within the research and innovation sectors, thereby promoting significant business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

STFC Programme Partner

Notice Description

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952694875

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052439
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026865-2025
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

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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

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