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UKRI-5760 200A supply to Villas

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the contract titled "UKRI-5760 200A supply to Villas," situated under the works category. The procurement aimed at the supply, installation, and testing of 200A switch disconnectors at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, with Lime M and E ltd winning the award. This contract was completed through a limited competition method, specifically designed for contracts below threshold, ensuring rapid execution. The contract commenced on 17th February 2026 and concluded on 2nd March 2026, with UKRI acting as the central government authority from Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation work, particularly firms similar to Lime M and E ltd, an SME. The forecasted business growth lies in engaging with government contracts where limited competition facilitates SMEs to partake without extensive resource burdens. Companies in the electrical installation industry can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio and expand service offerings. Businesses situated in the UK region, with ready access to sites like the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, would be well-suited to participate in tenders like these, fostering regional business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5760 200A supply to Villas

Notice Description

Supply, installation and testing of 200A switch disconnectors at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065555
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014008-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIME M AND E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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