This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 15:07

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Building Energy Management Service and Maintenance (BEMS) at UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has reached the award stage as of 13th July 2026. The buying organisation is UKRI, a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This tender, identified as UKRI-3422, falls within the services industry category, specifically under building and facilities management services. The procurement process is open and has been conducted through an open procedure as per the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and run up to 31st July 2028, with potential renewals extending to a total of five years. The total contract value is approximately £494,898.23 GBP, with an award notice already published.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the building and energy management sectors, particularly those skilled in technical quality and cost-effective service delivery. Given the open procedure and the large contract value, both large firms and SMEs are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in managing complex building systems. Automated Building & Energy Controls Ltd has been awarded the contract. The long contract duration and potential for renewal allow businesses to form lasting relationships with UKRI, promoting growth and reliability in their service offerings. Firms that specialise in innovative energy solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their market reach and showcase their capabilities within central government projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3422 UKRI BEMS Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Building Energy Management Service and Maintenance at UKRI

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for an initial period of two years with an option to extend for three further years in one-year increments (2+1+1+1). The total duration of the contract including the extension options is five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065752-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£412,415 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTOMATED BUILDING & ENERGY CONTROLS

Further Information

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