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UKRI-5024 Road 7 Trenching for Street Lights

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has concluded the contracting process for the 'UKRI-5024 Road 7 Trenching for Street Lights' project. This initiative falls under the works category and involves trenching, site preparation, and the installation of street lighting at the STFC RAL site. The buying organisation, UKRI, located in Swindon, procured these services using a below-threshold limited competition method. The contract was awarded to DH Building Services Oxford Ltd, a SME, on 20th June 2025, with the works scheduled to commence on 23rd June 2025 and complete by 30th November 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the total contract value amounts to £41,980, excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and infrastructure sector, particularly those specialised in lighting equipment installation. SMEs like DH Building Services Oxford Ltd, which can demonstrate expertise in trenching and lighting installation, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The project underscores the growing need for public works in regions like UKJ14, fostering prospects for businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen relationships with key public sector entities such as UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5024 Road 7 Trenching for Street Lights

Notice Description

This contract covers trenching, site preparation, and the installation of street lighting at STFC RAL. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962760476

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05569d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036368-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

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

DH BUILDING SERVICES OXFORD

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