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UKRI-5446 BAS - Aurora Cladding- Scaffold protection and removal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Nov 2025 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the scaffold protection and removal of defective cladding panels at the Aurora Building, part of the British Antarctic Survey. This project, under the industry category of works, is particularly focused on ensuring building safety. The procurement process was completed with a limited competition method, under the legal framework indicated by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contract commenced on 17th November 2025 and aims to conclude by 30th January 2026, with a possible extension until 29th January 2027. The main contractor for this project is CPS Building Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialised in scaffolding work, as classified by the CPV code 45262100. Businesses that provide scaffold protection and remediation services would find this procurement especially relevant, as it involves a substantial contract valued at approximately £153,265.33, with a potential to extend by another year. Companies positioned in the construction and building maintenance sectors, particularly those experienced in government contracts and compliance with public safety regulations, would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5446 BAS - Aurora Cladding- Scaffold protection and removal

Notice Description

Scaffold protection and removal of defective cladding panels to ensure building safety of the Aurora Building at the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e58d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075689-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262100 - Scaffolding work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,265 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CPS BUILDING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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