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PS26032 - NQCC/R131 Enabling Works - DH Builders - Fibre Trenching for re-routing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a public authority in central government based in Swindon, is the buying organisation. The contract titled "PS26032 - NQCC/R131 Enabling Works - DH Builders - Fibre Trenching for re-routing" pertains to the construction industry. The procurement, executed with DH Building Services Oxford Ltd as the supplier, falls under a 'works' category. It involves fibre trenching tasks related to re-routing. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' stage, and the contract is active from 6th February 2026 to 6th April 2026, with the procurement conducted without competition under a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The project's location is within the United Kingdom, predominantly serving the construction sector under the CPV code 45000000.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for SMEs engaged within the construction sector, offering specialised services such as trenching and utility re-routing. Businesses that have expertise in construction works, particularly in fibre trenching for infrastructure projects, would find this contract beneficial due to its clear scope and deliverables. As it is designed for a targeted service delivery without competition, smaller or niche firms like DH Building Services Oxford Ltd can leverage such opportunities to build a portfolio with public sector projects, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector due to the high visibility of projects managed by UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

PS26032 - NQCC/R131 Enabling Works - DH Builders - Fibre Trenching for re-routing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011094-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 Apr 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksb.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

DH BUILDING SERVICES OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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