This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jun 2026 at 08:11

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 09:12

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a procurement process under ID UKRI-5407 for the rewire of the Villas at ROE. The procurement process followed a direct award method due to the urgent need to replace critically unsafe electrical wiring, which posed immediate life and building safety risks. The contract was awarded to LIME M&E LTD, with the implementation completed by 31st March 2026. The procurement process was driven by an urgent necessity, and the project involved electrical wiring and fitting work in the industry category of works.

This contract presented substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the electrical engineering and construction industries, capable of handling urgent safety-driven projects. LIME M&E LTD, a large-scale enterprise based in Scotland, secured the contract, underscoring the potential for other businesses with specialised capabilities and rapid mobilisation capabilities to thrive in similar procurement contexts. Companies offering comprehensive solutions in building safety and compliance, especially those with the agility to respond to direct award opportunities, would find similar tenders valuable for growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5407 Villas Rewire at ROE

Notice Description

The Villas Building is currently unoccupied due to an unsafe electrical wiring condition, which poses a serious risk to life and building safety. As a precaution, the building's power supply has been fully isolated, and over 25 staff have been decanted to temporary accommodation elsewhere on site. A full design for a new power, data, and lighting installation has been completed. Architectural and mechanical consultants have been engaged to ensure the new design aligns with actions identified in the building's Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Strategy.

Procurement Information

The building was found to have critically unsafe electrical wiring, creating an immediate risk to life and building safety. Power has been fully isolated and over 25 staff have been decanted to temporary accommodation. Due to the urgent need to make the building safe and operational, a competitive process could not be run without causing unacceptable delay and risk. A direct award was therefore made to address this unforeseen and extreme urgency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,663 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£180,663 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LIME M&E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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