Planning

BGS - Total Facilities Management

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a planning process for the provision of Total Facilities Management (TFM) services to British Geological Survey (BGS) sites across the United Kingdom. The procurement, tagged under "planning", aims to establish a framework agreement for four years, with an estimated maximum value of £16 million. Key services under consideration include building maintenance, security, cleaning, and grounds maintenance. Potential suppliers are invited to engage in a preliminary market engagement, with a supplier webinar scheduled for the week of 13th April 2026. Interested parties must express their interest by 1st April 2026. The procurement is classified under services with an emphasis on facilities management within the UKF14 region.

The forthcoming tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in facilities management and related services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as designed by the framework's suitability. Companies equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of TFM services could benefit from long-term growth prospects through collaboration with a central government authority like UKRI. This tender process not only offers direct contractual opportunities but also facilitates engagement with public sector procurement dynamics, potentially opening doors to further projects within this sector. The engaged procurement method underscores a transparent and competitive bidding landscape, offering fair opportunities for all eligible firms.

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Notice Title

BGS - Total Facilities Management

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a contractual agreement to provide Total Facilities Management (TFM) to the British Geological Survey (BGS) sites. The requirement is expected to include a range of services and is intended to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations. The requirement is likely to cover the following services: *building maintenance services *grounds maintenance services *security services *cleaning services *minor and reactive works *miscellaneous FM services *minor project works Interested parties should note; the contract scope is not yet finalised and may/may not include all of the above services. The framework is expected to be in pace for 4 years with an estimated maximum value of PS16m.

Planning Information

Interested Parties may be invited to complete a Request for Information, that will be made available via the e-sourcing system. Prior to the commencement of the tender process, UKRI will be holding a Supplier Webinar event on w/c 13th April 2026 providing an overview of the requirement and the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please express your interest via the e-sourcing system in the form of a message, no later than 1st April 2026, including the subject matter ‘UKRI-5615 Supplier Webinar Request’.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015507-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

79710000 - Security services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2027 - 5 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@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
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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