Planning

UKRI-6033 Building Regulations Advisor for STFC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 May 2026 at 12:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "UKRI-6033 Building Regulations Advisor for STFC". The process falls under the services industry category, specifically building consultancy services, and spans the region of the United Kingdom. The estimated value of this contract is £2.5 million. Significant upcoming dates include the future notice date of 3rd July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 24th September 2026 and conclude on 23rd September 2030, with a possible extension to 23rd September 2031. This procurement, governed by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, offers a pipeline notice available for review on the Find a Tender service.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses providing building consultancy services, and it is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Engaging in this procurement process offers the potential for long-term growth, with the possibility of contract renewal extending engagement beyond the initial term. Companies with expertise in building regulations and consultancy services may find this an ideal opportunity to collaborate with a central government public authority like UKRI, leveraging their specialties to contribute to significant projects within the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6033 Building Regulations Advisor for STFC

Notice Description

Building Regulations Advisor for STFC The estimated value of this contract is PS2.5m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a144
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047901-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 20262 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
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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