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UKRI-5894 MRC LMB Specialist housing services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract titled "UKRI-5894 MRC LMB Specialist housing services" is primarily in the services category, specifically for research and experimental development services. The procurement was completed through a direct method below the threshold, without competition. This contract began on 9th April 2026 and will run until 31st October 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 31st October 2029. UKRI serves as the buyer, while the awarded contract was given to the University of Cambridge. The process is at the award and contract stage now.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can offer specialised housing solutions. Large research institutions and service providers in the academic sector can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and collaborate with leading research organisations in the UK. Given the nature of the procurement method, well-established entities may find this process advantageous due to its selective and direct engagement approach. With a contractual value of £78,000 and extensions possible, it also provides stable financial growth opportunities over the term of the contract.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5894 MRC LMB Specialist housing services

Notice Description

The provision of Specialist housing services for MRC LMB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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