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UKRI-5801 Installation of new Lightning Protection

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5801 Installation of New Lightning Protection" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the central government based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, classified under the works category, focused on the supply and installation of lightning protection at the Harwell Campus. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, below threshold with limited competition, and resulted in an active award to Churchill Specialist Contracting Ltd. The contract, valued at £54,428, commenced on 18 February 2026 and ends on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical installations and electrical works, particularly small and medium enterprises that can provide niche contracting services. Companies with experience in lightning protection technology and compliance with CPV codes for lightning-conductor installation work would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement processes in the future. Additionally, suppliers interested in working with public sector frameworks can benefit from the insights provided by UKRI's procurement procedures.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5801 Installation of new Lightning Protection

Notice Description

Supply and installation of lightning protection for a specific building at UKRI STFC at Harwell Campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014144-2026
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

45312311 - Lightning-conductor installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,428 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@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

CHURCHILL SPECIALIST CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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