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UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Oct 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is leading a significant procurement titled "UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council." This process falls under the building construction work industry category, targeting an extensive estate transformation and decarbonisation programme. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage with essential dates including the tender period ending on 14th November 2025 and the anticipated contract start on 10th July 2026. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Regulations 2024, comprised of a pre-qualification questionnaire and a multi-stage tender phase. Notably, the maximum contract value is capped at £800 million, VAT excluded.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those capable of delivering high-value and long-term strategic partnerships. SMEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement is suitable for such enterprises. The contract promises growth prospects through engagement in a transformative project with a public authority—central government class. Companies proficient in collaborating within extensive infrastructure projects and experienced in incorporating sustainability initiatives will find this tender particularly advantageous. This is a noteworthy opportunity for construction businesses aiming to escalate their profile and footprint in government contracts within the UK.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council

Notice Description

The UKRI-STFC Science Estate are beginning a long-term Estate transformation and a 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 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 propose maximum value for the Construction Partner is PS800million excl. VAT. It is to be noted that this is the maximum spend and is not fully guaranteed. This procurement will appoint a national, strategic, long-term construction partner to deliver the capital works required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064334-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

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

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