Planning

Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 14:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services" (UKRI 5482). This procurement process pertains to the services sector, focusing on accommodation and catering services needed at various UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) sites, including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Coesners House, Daresbury Laboratory, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. UKRI is scheduled to conduct Supplier Engagement Sessions on 17th June 2026 at Daresbury Laboratory and on 18th June 2026 at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, with registration required by 16th June 2026. The contract, valued at £30 million gross, is scheduled to commence on 26th November 2026 and end on 25th November 2033, with possible renewal extending to November 2036.

This procurement opportunity represents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering large-scale accommodation and catering services. The project requires expertise in hotel management, canteen, and catering services, as classified under CPV codes 55100000, 55510000, and 55520000. Businesses that offer integrated solutions in these areas, especially those operating in the UK, are optimally positioned to compete. Additionally, participating in the Supplier Engagement Sessions offers firms a critical chance to align their offerings with the needs of a major government buyer, potentially securing a long-term and high-value contract. Engaging early in the planning stages may offer strategic insights and relationship-building opportunities beneficial for future government procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services

Notice Description

This is for the provision of Accommodation and Catering services to the various sites for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The Accommodation and Catering Services are required at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Coesners House and catering services are required at Daresbury Laboratory and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. UKRI STFC will be hosting two further Supplier Engagement Sessions for this requirement. One being conducted on the 17th of June at Daresbury Laboratory Keckwick Ln, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4AD commencing at 1pm, the other on the 18th of June at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX commencing at 10am. Each session will last no more than 1-2 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the session. To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations to the following email address : STFCprocurement@ukri.org. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on the 16th of June 2026. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-5482 Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services as part of your confirmation.

Planning Information

Supplier Engagement Session to be held 17/06/2026 & 18/06/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f798
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053462-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55510000 - Canteen services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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