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UKRI-5486 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing the procurement process titled "UKRI-5486 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy." The project falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on environmental issues consultancy. The procurement is being conducted under a "limited" method, described as below threshold with limited competition. The contract pertains to the refurbishment of the 1894 Building and the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. It details an active agreement with Ridge And Partners LLP running from 3rd March 2026 to 16th November 2028, valued at £55,000 net (£66,000 gross). The contract was signed on 2nd March 2026. This procurement process has reached the "Award" stage with key elements completed as of 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in sustainability and environmental consultancy services. SMEs such as Ridge And Partners LLP, which have expertise in environmental issues, are well-positioned to engage in such projects, especially those focusing on consultancy for refurbishing historic buildings. The procurement process supports SMEs in accessing government contracts under a limited competition format, fostering collaboration with large public authority organisations like UKRI. Firms capable of delivering expert consultancy in environmental sustainability, particularly in heritage building contexts, could significantly benefit from similar future opportunities in the UK.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5486 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy

Notice Description

UKRI STFC requires the provision of sustainability and environmental consultancy services to support the refurbishment of the 1894 Building and the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018765-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 16 Nov 2028 2-3 years
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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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