Tender

UKRI-4680 Programme Management Partner for STFC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage for a Programme Management Partner to lead the strategic delivery of the estate transformation programme for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The procurement involves the planning of a sustainable, decarbonised scientific estate covering a span of eight years, with a maximum budget allocation of £16M excluding VAT. Interested parties must note that this is the estimated maximum budget and not a guaranteed spend. The process is being managed as an open competition via a competitive flexible procedure under the 2024 Procurement Regulations. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 10 November 2025, with the award period closing on 2 December 2025. The contracting authority is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, and the procurement belongs to the construction project management services category.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses skilled in construction project management, particularly those with expertise in sustainable development and infrastructure enhancement. SMEs are noted as suitable candidates to apply, which encourages broad participation among diverse businesses. The competitive process involves multiple stages, including a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, a tender process with dialogue phases, and an assessment centre. Businesses that are successful in their bids will find opportunities to collaborate closely with STFC Estate leaders and influence significant transformation projects within the UK’s infrastructure sector. Such an endeavour not only promotes business growth but also aligns with broader decarbonisation efforts across the UK's scientific estate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4680 Programme Management Partner for STFC

Notice Description

The UKRI-STFC Science Estate are beginning a long-term Estate transformation and decarbonisation programme, not only planning for new buildings and infrastructure but to address backlog maintenance, replace end-of-life estate and to decarbonise. A long-term partnership agreement of 8 years has been identified as the optimum approach to securing both a Construction Partner and Programme Management Partner in delivering this important programme. UKRI-STFC are instructing two separate procurements, for each partner, with the requirement for the partners appointed to work collaboratively with STFC Estate leaders and wider stakeholders to realise the programme. Given the full potential scope of the UKRI-STFC Estates transformation programme, the proposed maximum values for the Programme Management Partner for STFC across an 8-year duration is PS16M ex VAT. It is to be noted that this is the maximum spend and is not fully guaranteed. This procurement is for the Programme Management Partner. This procurement will secure a national, long-term Programme Management Partner to lead the strategic delivery of UKRI-STFC's estate transformation programme, with a primary focus on achieving a sustainable, decarbonised and future-ready scientific estate aligned with the UK's long-term infrastructure needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064333-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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