Tender

UKRI-5301 MRC LMB Ventilation Servicing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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31 Oct 2025 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the "UKRI-5301 MRC LMB Ventilation Servicing" contract, focusing on ventilation services necessary for the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology. This procurement process, valued at £1,210,000 excluding VAT, falls under the services category, specifically targeting the repair and maintenance of building installations. Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is conducting this open procedure under central government authority, with key dates including the tender period closing on 28th November 2025 and the award announcement expected by 15th December 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 2nd January 2026 and potentially extend to 1st January 2031, inclusive of a possible renewal period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical and mechanical building services, specifically in ventilation equipment. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, are encouraged to apply due to expressed suitability preferences. The procurement's open procedure increases accessibility for businesses to partake in the process, fostering competitive opportunities and potential growth. Companies with expertise in technical quality and competitive pricing will find the award criteria, favouring a 70% emphasis on quality and 30% on price, advantageous for securing this contract and expanding their portfolio within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5301 MRC LMB Ventilation Servicing

Notice Description

Provision of Ventilation services for MRC LMB

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with optional extension of further 2 years (3+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d859
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070211-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,210,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,210,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-10-02

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
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793867000

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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