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UKRI-5464 1894 Building - MEPH, Vertical Transport and Acoustic Engineering

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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20 Mar 2026 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Mar 2026 at 08:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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03 Mar 2026 at 08:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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03 Mar 2026 at 08:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing a procurement process titled "UKRI-5464 1894 Building - MEPH, Vertical Transport and Acoustic Engineering." The project involves refurbishing the 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating services, including Vertical Transport Engineering. The procurement falls under the services category and has been directly awarded due to a lack of bids in the framework competition, utilising a direct award method. The contract began on 17 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 1 December 2028, with significant funding involved to support the comprehensive requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, primarily for businesses specialising in construction project management and engineering services. Integrated Project Management & Engineering, an SME from Stirling, has been successfully awarded the contract based on its proven capability and relevant past work for UKRI. The procurement's focus on refurbishment and engineering services opens doors for SMEs experienced in such projects, potentially fostering further business collaborations and enhancing expertise in specialised construction services across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5464 1894 Building - MEPH, Vertical Transport and Acoustic Engineering

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating including Vertical Transport Engineering Services to support refurbishment of the 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh

Procurement Information

A framework competition was carried out but received no bids (Notice PC-0000106) . We are proceeding with a direct award to the supplier due to their proven capability and previous relevant work on the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025600-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£330,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
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
Postcode Area
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

Integrated Project Management & Engineering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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