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UKRI-5863 Trial Floor Section - Supply & Install

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Mar 2026 at 17:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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26 Feb 2026 at 13:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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26 Feb 2026 at 12:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the supply and installation of the Trial Floor Section at Boulby Mine, Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement, classified under the "works" industry category, aims to develop a new laboratory area by installing steel flooring, support structures, and related assemblies. This direct award was granted to Amalgamated Construction Ltd due to their unique authorization for geotechnical works at the mine. The contract, officially active from 16 March 2026, will extend until 31 August 2026, with the financial deal set at £275,843 excluding VAT.

This tender represents significant opportunities, particularly for large-scale construction businesses specialised in structural works. Companies with expertise in geotechnical and excavation services in regulated environments may find such projects advantageous for expanding their portfolios and demonstrating compliance expertise. Given Amalgamated Construction Ltd's role as the sole contractor authorised at Boulby Mine due to stringent safety and operational requirements, other businesses aiming to compete in similar contracts should establish strong niche capabilities and regulatory compliance to maximise growth potential in government contracts for specialised infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5863 Trial Floor Section - Supply & Install

Notice Description

This procurement covers the supply and installation of the Trial Floor Section within the new laboratory development area at Boulby Mine. The work includes the provision and installation of steel flooring, support piles and pile caps, primary and secondary beams, deck plates, the structural door bulkhead, cladding, and associated door assemblies

Procurement Information

AMCO are the sole contractor authorised by ICL, the operators of Boulby Mine, to undertake excavation, construction and geotechnical works inthe mine. ICL maintains strict control over all underground works due to regulatory obligations under the Mines Regulations 2014, safety risks, and operational continuity requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026500-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45223200 - Structural works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£275,843 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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