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UKRI-5252 BAS Cambridge Critical Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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23 Sep 2025 at 12:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract process for the "UKRI-5252 BAS Cambridge Critical Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement pertains to the electricity distribution and related services sector, with UK Power Networks acting as the supplier. The project, located in Cambridge, addresses rising energy demands at the BAS Cambridge site. The procurement, now in the Award stage, was executed using a direct method, noted as below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £85,891.25, was signed on 18th September 2025 and is set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a strategic enhancement to support UKRI's operations, particularly in addressing energy demands, offering growth opportunities for businesses engaged in electrical infrastructure services. While the works are non-contestable, business opportunities arise in peripheral services such as maintenance and consultancy. Companies that specialise in large-scale and technical support of electricity distribution systems, especially those with experience in government contracts, would find this niche sector advantageous for expanding their footprint in the public procurement marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5252 BAS Cambridge Critical Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

Notice Description

BAS Cambridge requires a critical electrical infrastructure upgrade, following a technical report that assessed rising energy demands on the BAS Cambridge site. The upgrade is essential to future-proof the site. The required works are non-contestable, provided by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a014
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058872-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,891 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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 & Innovation (UKRI)
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
Postcode Area
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

UK Power Networks

Further Information

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