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UKRI-5844 STFC R92 Corridors Ceiling Repairs

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-5844 STFC R92 Corridors Ceiling Repairs," focusing on the repair and modification of ceilings within the R92 corridors. The procurement involved replacing the existing clip-in tile system with a new lay-in grid system to address health and safety concerns. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates within the works industry category. The tender, identified as UKRI-5844, used a below-threshold limited competition procurement method and reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 25th February 2026. The implementation period spans from 16th March 2026 to 11th May 2026, covering delivery addresses in the South East region, specifically location UKJ14.

This tender, valued at £86,559.85 excluding VAT, presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the installation of suspended ceilings. Airport Facilities (Maintenance) Ltd successfully secured the award, demonstrating potential growth for businesses proficient in renovation and maintenance work. SMEs in the construction and facilities management sectors, particularly those adept at handling similar scales of projects, would find the requirements resonant. The limited competition nature of this procurement suggests agility and a focused response can be advantageous, opening pathways for smaller entities to engage with public sector projects and build a robust portfolio within government contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5844 STFC R92 Corridors Ceiling Repairs

Notice Description

R92 has experienced multiple failures of the suspended ceiling within circulation spaces, resulting in health and safety near-misses and incidents. This contract covers the repair and modification of ceilings within the R92 corridors, including the removal of the existing clip-in tile system and its replacement with a new lay-in grid system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067992
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029834-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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


CPV Codes

45421146 - Installation of suspended ceilings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,559 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 11 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

AIRPORT FACILITIES (MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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