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UKRI-4941 Pest Control Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:50

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves contracting pest control services for the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and associated sites. This service includes comprehensive pest control measures such as rodent and insect control, electric fly killers, bed bug monitoring, and rabbit control. Set in Swindon, Wiltshire, this contract falls under the public authority central government category. The award, valued at a capped amount of £250,000, is part of an open procurement method and was awarded on 29th January 2026, while the contract period runs from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year at UKRI’s discretion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SME businesses specialising in pest control services, providing exposure to significant public sector clients like UKRI. Total Pest Control UK Ltd., an SME based in Didcot, secured the contract, demonstrating that businesses of similar scale and expertise could thrive by engaging in such procurement processes. The open procedure indicates a willingness to consider a wide array of bids, as reflected by six bids received, with a particular interest in maintaining quality and competitive pricing. Companies looking to expand within public sector engagements would find this opportunity beneficial for growth, especially those demonstrating capabilities in complex pest management solutions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4941 Pest Control Services

Notice Description

UKRI are looking to contract with a supplier to provide Pest Control Services at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and associated sites. The general service requirement includes: Internal/external rodent and insect control, Electric Fly Killers, Bed bug monitoring and Rabbit control. For transparency, the estimated value published is based on forecasted usage. The contract includes a maximum spend cap of PS250,000, which cannot be exceeded under the terms of the agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: UKRI reserves the right to extend the contract for a further period of up to 12 months. This option may be exercised once only. All terms, including price and scope, shall remain unchanged.

Renewal: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional period of up to twelve (12) months beyond the initial fixed contract term. This extension option may be exercised at UKRI's sole discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and continued need. All terms and conditions of the original contract shall remain in force during any such extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTAL PEST CONTROL

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