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UKRI-5817 Urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external facade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Feb 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external façade of building R68, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The project falls under the "works" category and seeks to ensure the operational need within Estates Services. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, signifying an immediate necessity. This contract has been awarded to Provide Solutions Commercial and Domestic Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) situated in Hereford. The contract was signed on 17th February 2026 and is active, with an operational period starting from 23rd February 2026 to 30th March 2026. The total contract value was £34,436, with a gross amount of £41,323.2.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in façade works within the construction industry. It particularly favours small businesses in the UK capable of responding swiftly to urgent needs without extensive competition. SMEs in the construction sector, particularly those focusing on facade work, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Businesses capable of providing timely and efficient construction solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint and establish long-term relationships with central government entities like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5817 Urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external facade

Notice Description

Urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external facade of building R68. Failures are impacting the ability to occupy the building which is of operational need within Estates Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016500-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45443000 - Facade work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,436 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 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
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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

PROVIDE SOLUTIONS COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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