Planning

UKRI-6033 Building Regulations Advisor Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 14:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming public procurement process is being initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the provision of non-statutory Building Regulations advisory services under the title "UKRI-6033 Building Regulations Advisor Services". The procurement falls under the service category of building consultancy services and will cater to various estate projects across Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) sites in England. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a Market Engagement Event scheduled on 21 May 2026. The contract for the services is expected to run from 24 September 2026 to 23 September 2030, with a potential extension up to 23 September 2031. The anticipated value of the contract is £2,500,000 with an overall cost cap of £3,000,000. The procedure embraces engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing opportunities for diverse participation.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those adept at navigating non-statutory building regulations. Firms with a strong track record in supporting estate projects, including new constructions, refurbishments, and alterations within research and laboratory environments, will find this contract aligning with their expertise. Participating businesses could leverage this opportunity to establish a partnership with a major governmental research entity such as UKRI, potentially cementing their role within this niche market. Moreover, the preliminary webinar offers a platform for prospective suppliers to clarify requirements and engage directly with the procurement team, positioning themselves strategically for successful bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6033 Building Regulations Advisor Services

Notice Description

UKRI STFC Estates and Projects is seeking to appoint a provider of non-statutory Building Regulations advisory services to support a range of estate projects across STFC sites in England. Projects may include new construction, refurbishment, alteration works and specialist facilities associated with research and laboratory environments. The services will support UKRI and its project teams in planning, documenting and evidencing compliance with the Building Regulations. Services will be instructed under the contract and may be further defined by project-specific instruction, purchase order, scope, programme, deliverables and fees.

Planning Information

UKRI STFC will be holding a virtual Market Engagement Event on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11am. The event will last no longer than an hour. The event will provide an overview of the requirement and offer suppliers the opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email the below details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number (UKRI-6033 Building Regulations Advisor Services ) by Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 17:30 BST. Details for Registration: Attendee Name Company Email Address Please note that only two people per organisation may sign up to the webinar. If you would like an overview of the scope before signing up to the webinar, please email STFCProcurement@ukri.org with “UKRI‑6033 EOI Information” as the subject line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040072-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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

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