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CSP26398-Energy Centre - DH Builders - Trial Trenches

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26398-Energy Centre - DH Builders - Trial Trenches" is overseen by the UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. It falls under the category of construction work in the public authority central government sector. The procurement stage is complete, and a contract was signed on 31 March 2026, with an active period ending on 30 June 2026. The contract has been awarded following a limited competition procurement method below the threshold, and the associated tender was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in trial trenching work. Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs), such as DH Building Services Oxford Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract, are well-suited for similar opportunities. By engaging in these types of public sector contracts, businesses can expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in government-related projects, potentially leading to further tenders and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26398-Energy Centre - DH Builders - Trial Trenches

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Energy Centre - DH Builders - Trial Trenches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068512
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035092-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

DH BUILDING SERVICES OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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