Planning

MRC LMB Minor Works

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 May 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has announced a planned procurement process under the title "MRC LMB Minor Works" for the provision of minor construction works. The buying organisation is centrally located in Swindon, Wiltshire, and the construction work is anticipated in the region of UKH12, United Kingdom. Classified under the construction industry (CPV code 45000000), the tender is currently in the planning stage, with an expected communication notice date set for 1st July 2026. The contract is intended to run from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029, with a possibility for renewal, allowing for the slight extension until the end of 2030.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those classified as SMEs, given their suitability for this contract. Companies specialising in construction and infrastructure development will find this tender particularly advantageous due to the works category focus. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company’s portfolio, expand client engagement within the public sector, and secure steady work over the coming years, aligning with central government objectives. Organisations looking to compete should have the expertise and capability to manage minor works effectively within the proposed timelines and contractual terms set by UKRI.

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Notice Title

MRC LMB Minor Works

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of minor works services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a37e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048741-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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