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UKRI-6077 NCF Plant Room Design

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 May 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, completed the procurement process for a contract titled "UKRI-6077 NCF Plant Room Design," focusing on engineering design services for the National Cryogenics Facility. The process, conducted under a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, culminated with the award being active as of 13th May 2026. The contract period runs from 13th May 2026 to 17th June 2026, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.

This tender presents ample business opportunities, particularly for large firms specialising in engineering design services. The contract's scope calls for expertise in designing for cryogenic environments, and the limited competition format favours businesses already acquainted with UKRI's requisites. Companies with relevant service capabilities could significantly benefit from aligning with UKRI's strategic projects, fostering long-term growth potentials through ongoing partnership opportunities in government-driven scientific projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6077 NCF Plant Room Design

Notice Description

National Cryogenics Facility (NCF) - Design for Plant Room

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06986d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044234-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 17 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWKER SADLER PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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