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UKRI-5666 Additional Solar PV for the ATC Building

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for UKRI's project titled "UKRI-5666 Additional Solar PV for the ATC Building" has reached the award stage. This contract involves the installation of additional solar photovoltaic panels at the MRC ATC building. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is part of the central government public authority. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below threshold, without competition. The contract, awarded to Darke and Taylor Ltd, commenced on 26th January 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £32,878.80.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar panel installation and renewable energy solutions. Although the procurement method was direct and without competition, companies with capabilities in similar works may find relevance in closely related sectors or future open tenders. Large enterprises and firms with experience in government contracts and work involving solar panel roof-covering projects would have the necessary credentials to pursue similar opportunities as they arise, particularly in the renewables sector across the UK.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5666 Additional Solar PV for the ATC Building

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to install additional solar PV panels to the existing PV array on the MRC ATC building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,399 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

DARKE AND TAYLOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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