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UKRI-5981 1894 Building Stone Repairs

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

22 Jul 2026 at 15:39

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

11 Jun 2026 at 14:08

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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21 Apr 2026 at 09:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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09 Apr 2026 at 14:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Apr 2026 at 14:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) commissioned specialist historic stonework repairs at the STFC Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. The work concerns a Grade A listed building and includes cleaning, repointing and stitching all cracks in the historic stonework. The procurement is categorised as works, with the relevant classification being dressed stonework. The requirement also includes associated construction work arising from subsidence: safely dismantling and rebuilding a leaning wall on a like-for-like basis, including foundations, plant, waste removal, scaffolding and site safety measures. The buyer is UKRI, a central government public authority. The stated delivery location is Edinburgh, Scotland. The sole lot was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to GC Stonemasons Ltd through a direct award because competition was absent for technical reasons. The award was made on 9 April 2026 at £818,000 excluding VAT (£981,600 including VAT). A contract was signed on 21 April 2026 and runs from 23 July 2026 to 29 April 2027. The contract value is £955,000 excluding VAT (£1,146,000 including VAT). Additional costs were recorded for subsidence-related safe dismantling and like-for-like rebuilding of a leaning wall, including foundations, plant, waste removal, scaffolding and safety measures. A further change notice dated 22 July 2026 records these additional works. The contract is active and the award remains active.

This award demonstrates demand from UKRI for specialist conservation and repair of historic masonry at a nationally significant listed scientific site. Competitors would need credible experience in traditional stonework repairs, including cleaning, repointing, crack stitching and like-for-like rebuilding. They would also need to manage structural risks such as subsidence, undertake safe dismantling, and coordinate foundations, scaffolding, plant, waste removal and site safety. The requirement favours firms able to combine conservation craftsmanship with construction delivery, structural problem-solving and careful work on Grade A listed buildings. A capable small or medium-sized specialist could be well placed, provided it can demonstrate the necessary historic-building experience, skilled workforce, equipment, safety controls and ability to manage additional site works without compromising the building’s character.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5981 1894 Building Stone Repairs

Notice Description

UKRI STFC Royal Observatory in Edinburgh have appointed a supplier to provide specialist historic stonework repairs to a Grade A listed building including cleaning, repointing and stitch up of all cracks.

Procurement Information

proceeding due to competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069291-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262512 - Dressed stonework

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£818,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£955,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 6-12 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
Postcode Area
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

GC Stonemasons Ltd

Further Information

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