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UKRI-5710 Fitting of Gas, Water and Electrical meters for real time usage.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed a procurement process under the contract identifier UKRI-5710, focusing on the fitting of gas, water, and electrical meters for real-time usage at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out under a limited method, indicative of a below threshold limited competition. Notably, Bojen Electrical Ltd, an SME based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, has been awarded the contract. The procurement falls under the 'works' category and includes the installation services relating to building installation work, gas meter installation work, and water plumbing work. The contract commenced on 10th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 9th May 2026, with a contract value totalling £132,128.42 gross.

This tender presents lucrative prospects for businesses within the building installation and utilities sector, particularly those specialising in gas, water plumbing, and electrical services. SMEs, like Bojen Electrical Ltd, benefit significantly from such opportunities as they allow for the expansion into governmental contracts and foster growth through diverse service offerings. Businesses with experience and expertise in installation services, equipped to deliver efficient and compliant solutions, will find suitable opportunities to thrive in similar tenders. This contract highlights a demand for reliable installation contractors that can handle complex projects within the central government sector, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5710 Fitting of Gas, Water and Electrical meters for real time usage.

Notice Description

The procurement process was for the Fitting of Gas, Water and Electrical meters for real time usage at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06670f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021685-2026
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

45332200 - Water plumbing work

45333200 - Gas meter installation work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,107 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 May 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

BOJEN ELECTRICAL

Further Information

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