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UKRI-5880 Civil and Groundwork Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Feb 2026 at 16:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Feb 2026 at 16:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "UKRI-5880 Civil and Groundwork Services," initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the provision of site preparation work at STFC RAL, Cosener’s, and Chilbolton Sites, located in Swindon and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £180,000 gross, has been awarded to DH Building Services Oxford Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Witney, UKJ14 region. As of 27th February 2026, the award status is pending, with the contract scheduled to commence on 13th March 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. This direct award process, justified by urgent repairs linked to health and safety risks, has been streamlined under UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement creates growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialised in civil engineering and groundwork services. The contract focuses on site preparation work, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in infrastructure and construction solutions within specified geographical regions. The procurement's direct award method indicates a preference for swift and efficient service delivery, suiting businesses that can mobilise resources quickly and align with technical requirements in health and safety in construction environments. Companies with a strong track record in these areas stand well-positioned to leverage such contracts for expansion and solidifying their market presence in public sector works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5880 Civil and Groundwork Services

Notice Description

Civil and Groundwork Services for STFC RAL, Cosener's and Chilbolton Sites

Procurement Information

urgent repairs linked to health and safety risks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018153-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

DH BUILDING SERVICES OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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