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UKRI-5649 MRC Harwell, Building 383 - Insulation Upgrades

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Jan 2026 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "UKRI-5649 MRC Harwell, Building 383 – Insulation Upgrades" was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The initiative falls under the "Public authority - central government" category and pertains to insulation work, specifically under CPV code 45320000. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKJ14 region. The procurement stage has moved past the award phase, with the contract being signed on 16th January 2026, and work is scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026, concluding by 31st March 2026. The procurement method was 'limited', indicated as below the threshold with limited competition, implying a more selective invitation to bidders.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insulation work, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that Thermal Contractors Ltd, an SME based in Wantage, has been awarded the contract. The successful bidder is poised to benefit from the procurement's focus on upgrading insulation, which is essential for energy efficiency, signalling potential growth in similar future projects. Interested businesses with expertise in insulation technologies and upgrades, especially those capable of meeting specific regional and technical requirements, would find similar tenders advantageous for growth and industry positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5649 MRC Harwell, Building 383 - Insulation Upgrades

Notice Description

procurement for MRC Harwell, Building 383 - Insulation Upgrades

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060805
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004059-2026
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

45320000 - Insulation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,437 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 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
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@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

THERMAL CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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