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UKRI-5188 R109 Fit Out for Clean Rooms for Central Laser Facility

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 10:33

TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 15:52

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the fit-out for clean rooms at the Central Laser Facility, located at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. Categorised under building construction work, particularly the installation works of cleanrooms, the estimated project value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, resulting in a contract award to Asgard Controlled Environments Ltd, with a contract period starting from 18th February 2026, and ending on 17th February 2027. There is an option for extension up to 6 months. The contract was awarded on 4th March 2026, and businesses had to confirm their site tour attendance by 21st November 2025. The procurement reached the award stage, following multiple stages including planning and tendering.

This tender presents substantial opportunity for businesses involved in building construction and installation work, especially those specialising in cleanroom environments. Companies within the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment, such as Asgard Controlled Environments Ltd, are well-positioned to bid for such contracts, underscoring the inclusivity for smaller business entities in large-scale government projects. With UKRI spearheading the process, businesses gain access to high-profile projects, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their expertise in government-affiliated projects, which could facilitate future growth and expansion in this niche market.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5188 R109 Fit Out for Clean Rooms for Central Laser Facility

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of R109 Fit Out for Clean Rooms for Central Laser Facility. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: Building R109 Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Campus Didcot OX11 0QX The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS1,000,000.00 Excluding VAT. Site Visit Due to the size and complexity of site, UKRI STFC will be holding a site tour for this requirement. It is optional for potential Suppliers to attend this tour. Suppliers will have the opportunity to attend a site tour on Monday 24th November or Tuesday 25th November at 10:00am and will last no more than 3 hours. The same information shall be presented on each day). UKRI request a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to attend the site tour at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. To book on to the site tour, please submit the names, email addresses, vehicle registration, numbers of those attending and the session you would like to book onto via the message function on the Atamis eSourcing Portal. Please confirm your attendance no later than Friday 21st November 2025 at 13:00 hrs GMT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 12 months from commencement of contract with optional extensions for a period of 6 months from expiry of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019560-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214631 - Installation works of cleanrooms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

ASGARD CONTROLLED ENIVRONMENTS

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