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UKRI-1819_05 External pointing at Eskdalemuir Observatory

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Dec 2025 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-1819_05 External pointing at Eskdalemuir Observatory” in the facilities management services category. The procurement process, identified by ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05eca4," was conducted under a call-off contract framework, resulting in the award granted on 30th November 2025. The procurement method applied was limited, and it was executed without prior publication of a competition call, as this contract falls outside the direct scope of the typical directive application. The observatory, located in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, is the site of delivery. The completion stage of this process was officiated with a contract valued at £93,095.81, awarded to OCS MandE Services Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management services, particularly those capable of executing projects under frameworks and adapting to limited procurement processes. Companies like OCS MandE Services Limited, with a strong track record in delivering such specialised services, would find themselves well-suited for contracts of this nature due to their ability to negotiate contracts without prior competition calls. It offers a strategic chance for growth by leveraging niche expertise in service delivery for public sector contracts managed by UKRI, a notable organisation in the United Kingdom's research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1819_05 External pointing at Eskdalemuir Observatory

Notice Description

This is a call-off contract under framework UKRI-1819 for external pointing services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off contract under framework UKRI-1819 for external pointing services

Procurement Information

This is a call-off under UKRI framework UKRI-1819

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eca4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078791-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,095 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS MANDE SERVICES

Further Information

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