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PS26084 - LMB Building Data Centre Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS26084 - LMB Building Data Centre Services" involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation and is executed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity. The project is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom, and falls under the public authority central government industry category, specifically focusing on building services consultancy services. This contract, identified by its reference number 032736-2026, is at the award stage as of 10th April 2026, with the contract being active from 10th March 2026 to 11th May 2026. The procurement was concluded through a direct method, bypassing competition due to technical reasons that restrict the supply capabilities to a particular supplier, in this case, HOARE LEA LLP, appointed to deliver the required services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the building services consultancy domain, particularly those capable of providing specialised data centre services. The absence of competition highlights a niche market that can be profitable for those with the appropriate technical capabilities and expertise. Large-scale enterprises like HOARE LEA LLP are well-suited to engage in such contracts, given their resources and knowledge base to fulfil complex governmental requirements efficiently. Businesses aiming to expand into central government projects in the UK region can take cues from this procurement process and explore how their specialised services can meet similar exclusive demand scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26084 - LMB Building Data Centre Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create Building Data Centre Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032736-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

HOARE LEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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