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UKRI-5746 Supply and installation of new lighting

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Feb 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the supply and installation of new lighting within one of their facilities, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of 'goods,' specifically lighting equipment and electric lamps. The process was initiated as a tender with a direct procurement method, described as below threshold without competition. The procurement is in the award and contract stage, having been awarded and signed on 9th February 2026, with the contract period running from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The purchasing authority identified herein is a central government public authority, with the buyer's contact at Polaris House, Swindon.

The procurement of new lighting solutions presents opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting equipment and installation services, particularly those capable of operating without the need for competition, given the direct procurement method used. Although the supplier details are withheld for security reasons, businesses that can offer innovative lighting solutions could be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future, especially those focusing on public sector procurement. This contract highlights a successful direct procurement pathway and could serve as an informative case study for businesses looking to engage in government contracts within the UK.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5746 Supply and installation of new lighting

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to supply and install new lighting at one of their facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013411-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,941 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 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

WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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