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CSP25379 - Digital Infrastructure Enabling Works

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully completed the procurement process for the "CSP25379 - Digital Infrastructure Enabling Works" contract. This contract involved the installation of fibre cables and civil works in three buildings at The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, located in the United Kingdom. The process was undertaken through a limited competition procurement exercise, which is classified as below threshold. The contract was ultimately awarded to Falcon Electrical Engineering Ltd on 18th September 2025 and commenced on 19th September 2025, with completion expected by 19th December 2025. The procurement fell within the works category and was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity and process contact point.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital infrastructure and cable installation. Companies involved in civil works and related services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Falcon Electrical Engineering Ltd, are well-suited to participate in such tenders. The focus on infrastructure enhancements at a renowned facility like The Royal Observatory Edinburgh highlights potential growth in similar projects, offering promising avenues for expansion and increased market presence for qualified businesses in the public sector. This procurement emphasizes the increasing demand for advanced digital infrastructure, encouraging businesses with expertise in such fields to explore collaboration with central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25379 - Digital Infrastructure Enabling Works

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Digital Infrastructure Enabling Works Installation of Fibre cables and civils works to 3 No Buildings at The Royal Observatory Edinburgh to UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ed0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058401-2025
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

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FALCON ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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