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UKRI-5629 R1-Laboratory BID refurbishment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Jan 2026 at 09:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the tender process for a laboratory BID refurbishment project under the title "UKRI-5629 R1-Laboratory BID refurbishment." This procurement falls under the industry's works category with a focus on refurbishment work and is located in Swindon. The contract, awarded to Bicester Pipe Mechanical Services Ltd on 12th January 2026, commenced on 13th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026. It follows a limited procurement method as it was below the competitive threshold, ensuring a focused selection process for suitable suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment work within the mechanical services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project not only involves refurbishment but also includes options for medical gases work and system commissioning, broadening the scope for service providers with expertise in these areas. Companies with a track record of delivering comprehensive laboratory infrastructure solutions are well-suited to compete for similar offers, positioning themselves for growth in public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5629 R1-Laboratory BID refurbishment

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for a Laboratory BID refurbishment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002122-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,815 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BICESTER PIPE MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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