Planning

UKRI 5511

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a procurement process titled "UKRI 5511" under the public authority - central government category. The focus is on the "Repair and maintenance services of cranes" industry, specifically for maintenance, reactive, remedial, and project works on UKRI/STFC cranes across Daresbury Laboratory. This process is currently in the planning stage with key dates including a supplier site visit scheduled for 13th February 2026, requiring confirmation of attendance by 10th February 2026. The procurement process anticipates a future notice deadline on 20th February 2026. The procurement covers a service valued at £312,000 (gross amount £374,400) and is above threshold, with contract work set to commence on 27th April 2026, lasting until 27th April 2028, with a renewal option extending potentially to 2030.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in crane maintenance and related services to grow by securing a government contract with a notable central authority. Firms with experience in complex maintenance tasks, overhauls, and service provision for industrial equipment stand well-suited to compete, particularly those interested in long-term contracts and potential renewals. The involvement of UKRI as the buyer provides a stable and prestigious association, opening further avenues for business expansion. Responding to the planning notice and participating in the supplier site visit could give firms a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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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/007399-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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