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UKRI-5847 BMS Optimisation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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25 Feb 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, is overseeing the contract BMS Optimisation under the procurement ID UKRI-5847. Located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The procurement stage is complete, with significant actions including an award dated 25th February 2026. The project targets energy use optimisation interventions on a building management system at an MRC site. The contract, valued at £57,186.25 gross and £47,655.21 net in GBP, was signed on 23rd February 2026 and is scheduled for execution from 24th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in energy optimisation and maintenance services. Powell System Engineering Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises in building maintenance services to secure contracts through direct procurement methods below threshold, thereby benefiting from initiatives that do not necessitate competitive tendering. Business entities with expertise in sustainable energy solutions or optimisation technologies may find similar future opportunities beneficial for expanding their service portfolios and improving their market presence.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5847 BMS Optimisation

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to undertake a series of energy use optimisation interventions on the building management system at one of their sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,655 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 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
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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

POWELL SYSTEM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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