Tender

UKRI 5511

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 08:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is leading a procurement process for crane maintenance, reactive, remedial, and project works in the UK. The tender titled "UKRI 5511" falls under the services industry category with a budget of £374,400 gross. The procurement process employs an open procedure, allowing interested parties to submit their tenders electronically. Currently in the tender stage, the submission deadline is set for 16th April 2026, with an award announcement expected by the end of April. The tender period aims to engage suitable suppliers for a contract starting on 18th May 2026, spanning two years with renewal options of 1+1 years.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in crane repair and maintenance services. The contract is above threshold, offering a substantial project value that could stimulate growth for adept service providers. Firms with expertise in quality and price competitive services, indicated by the 70% quality and 30% price criteria, will find themselves well-suited to compete. A supplier site visit is scheduled for potential bidders at Daresbury Laboratory on 13th February 2026, allowing them to assess project requirements directly. This opportunity is ideal for businesses ready for long-term contracts and expansion within the public sector infrastructure maintenance domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5511

Notice Description

Cranes - maintenance, reactive, remedial and project works

Planning Information

This notice is for the provision of maintenance, reactive, remedial and project works to all UKRI/STFC cranes across Daresbury Laboratory for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). UKRI STFC will be hosting a Supplier site visit for this requirement on the 13th of February 2026 at . This visit will last no more than 2 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the session. The start time will be 10:00am . To book onto the Supplier site visit, 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 10th of February 2026. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-5511 - Cranes maintenance, reactive, remedial and project works as part of your confirmation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06106b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017136-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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