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UKRI-5929 1894 Building West Tower Internal Strip Out

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

31 Mar 2026 at 12:28

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 12:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the internal strip-out work of the West Tower in the 1894 Building, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This public authority, representing the central government, is in the stage of addressing contract amendments following the initial award of the tender, necessitated by unforeseen additional works. As of 31st March 2026, these additional work requirements are crucial for achieving the project's goals, initially set under the contract commenced on 14th March 2026 and scheduled to end on 1st May 2026. The industry category involved is scaffolding work, with a total contract value of approximately £194,640 GBP, with an above-threshold procurement setting.

This contract presents valuable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in scaffolding services and construction. Navigate Scaffolding Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME), has been the successful supplier thus far, indicating promising prospects for similarly scaled suppliers who possess expertise in scaffolding work and dismantling complex structures. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or reinforce partnerships within government projects, enhancing their visibility and portfolio in public sector endeavours. The procurement was executed through direct methods below the competitive threshold, highlighting an openness for adaptable and responsive vendors with the ability to meet intricate, unforeseen project specifications swiftly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5929 1894 Building West Tower Internal Strip Out

Notice Description

Undertaking the strip out works within the West Tower of the 1894 Building, including the design, installation, and dismantling of specialist internal scaffolding required to facilitate the removal of the circular staircase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262100 - Scaffolding work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 May 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

NAVIGATE SCAFFOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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