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UKRI 5830 - High and Low Voltage Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Contract

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 09:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently engaged in the tender stage of procuring services under the contract titled "UKRI 5830 - High and Low Voltage Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Contract". This procurement falls within the services category and involves maintenance of electrical and mechanical building installations. The total contract value is capped at £5.1 million GBP gross. The procedure being employed is an open procedure, allowing broad access for interested parties. The procurement process is set to conclude with the award period ending on 7th October 2026. Vendors have until 24th August 2026 to submit their tenders, with an important supplier site visit scheduled for 6th May 2026 at the UK Research & Innovation's STFC Estates in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical maintenance and testing services, particularly those that can handle both high and low voltage systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the contract's explicit suitability for such entities. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM), as well as those capable of delivering reactive and remedial electrical works, stand to gain significantly from this contract, potentially fostering long-term growth through engagement with a central government authority. The emphasis on ensuring value over the life of the contract suggests that UKRI is looking for partners who can deliver consistently high-quality services, offering a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and establish significant credibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5830 - High and Low Voltage Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Contract

Notice Description

The provision of High and Low Voltage Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing services.

Planning Information

This notice is for the provision of High and Low Voltage Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Contract. The aim of this procurement is to contract with a specialist Service Provider to complete all Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive, and any remedial works to the HV & LV infrastructure across STFC Estates. This new opportunity is to ensure there is enough value over the life of the contract, to build a partnership with a Service Provider, put in place key performance indicators and to demonstrate value for money. This contract will cover all High & Low Voltage, Inspection and Testing & Associated Services maintenance, reactive, and remedial works to the infra-structure detailed in the specification. UKRI STFC will be hosting a Supplier site visit for this requirement on the 6th of May 2026/10:00am/Meeting Room CR12, Building R68. This visit will last no more than 5 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the session. The start time will be 10:00am. To book onto the Supplier site visit, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations to the following email address : STFCprocurement@ukri.org. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on the 5th of May 2026. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-5830 –High and Low Voltage Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Contract, when confirming your attendance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060185-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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