Planning

STFC Construction Partner

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is in the planning stage for the "STFC Construction Partner" contract, aimed at transforming various estates across the UK. As a public authority sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, UKRI seeks to establish a construction partnership to deliver a comprehensive estate transformation programme. Covering industry category of 'Construction work', this procurement involves work at multiple high-profile locations such as Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Royal Observatory Edinburgh. The process is planned to commence with the contract period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2034. A future notice is anticipated by 14th July 2025, providing ample time for businesses to prepare for participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction businesses, particularly those that specialise in large-scale projects and have experience with research and innovation facilities. Given the substantial contract value of up to £960 million, it promises substantial economic potential for capable construction firms looking to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in transforming research laboratories and observatories will find this tender well-suited to their specialisation. With multiple sites involved in the programme, businesses that can manage extensive geographic coverage and demonstrate flexibility in operations will be particularly competitive in pursuing this contract.

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Notice Title

STFC Construction Partner

Notice Description

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). STFC are looking to establish a construction partnership to deliver its proposed estate transformation programme. This is a national contract, covering STFC's 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=952690690

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05243a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026866-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
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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