Planning

UKRI-6031 Civils and Groundworks

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6031 Civils and Groundworks" is being led by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically targeting ground investigation work, with an estimated contract value of £5 million. The planning stage is currently in progress, with key future dates including a notice to be published on 3rd August 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2030. The procurement method is a planned tender, initiated under UK legislation 2023/54, with opportunities primarily based within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and groundwork activities, providing a substantial value project to compete for. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable candidates, suggesting that businesses with the capability to handle projects within this industry could significantly benefit and expand their operations. The long-term nature of the contract presents a stable revenue stream, which could aid in business growth and expansion within the public sector. Companies with a track record in delivering ground investigation and related civil works are well-placed to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6031 Civils and Groundworks

Notice Description

Civils and Groundworks The estimated value of this contract is PS5m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047755-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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