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UKRI-5199 Boulby Laboratory Facility Works

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

25 Mar 2026 at 08:31

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 09:13

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 08:15

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKRI-5199 Boulby Laboratory Facility Works is overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent public authority in central government, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract involves laboratory building construction and ancillary building services, particularly focusing on Stage 1 Manufacturing & Assembly Laboratory Design and Excavation Works at the Boulby Underground Laboratory. This process reached the award and contract stage, with the most recent activity being the contract termination notice published on 25 March 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, justified by unique technical reasons and the continuation of previous works, with Amalgamated Construction Ltd, based in Leeds, handling the duties as the sole supplier. All contractual engagements were scheduled between 24 September 2025 and 20 February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory facility construction and related services, particularly for firms experienced in technical projects involving underground excavation and manufacturing setups. Companies similar to Amalgamated Construction Ltd, well-equipped with the necessary skills and qualifications, can benefit from the direct awards strategy employed here, due to limited competition based on site-specific requirements. Large enterprises familiar with government contracts may find growth in offering niche services and continuity in specialised domains, thereby expanding their market presence through public sector procurement avenues.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5199 Boulby Laboratory Facility Works

Notice Description

Stage 1 Manufacturing & Assembly Laboratory Design & Excavation Works

Procurement Information

Due to the nature of the site, there is only one supplier suitably qualified and sufficiently skilled for the delivery of the works required. In addition, this requirement is a continuation/addition of previous works and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027100-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

71326000 - Ancillary building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,157 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£197,460 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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