Tender

UKRI-6113 METIS Temporary Cleanroom

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a tender process entitled "UKRI-6113 METIS Temporary Cleanroom," looking for construction work for a research facility at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh in Scotland. This procurement falls under the category of 'works' and is managed through an open procedure. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10th July 2026. Interested parties should note the close dates for enquiries, on 1st July 2026, and the subsequent award period concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement aims to secure a contractor capable of delivering an alternative cleanroom facility to support vital assembly and integration activities for the METIS LMS instrument, with the estimated contract value ranging from £200K to £300K GBP excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in the construction of research facilities or cleanroom environments. With the procurement process allowing for electronic submissions, and focused strongly on quality (70% weighting) as well as price (30%), companies with robust quality management systems will be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs, offering a chance to engage deeply with public sector contracts and enhance their portfolios. The contract, scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 and end by 23rd November 2026, provides a valuable entry point into high-profile, central government projects through UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6113 METIS Temporary Cleanroom

Notice Description

This tender defines the technical requirements for the provision of an alternative cleanroom facility at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh (ROE) in Scotland, UK, to support assembly and integration activities for the METIS LMS instrument. The requirements set out the environmental, spatial, services, and ancillary conditions that any proposed facility must satisfy in order to be considered for this engagement. We anticipate the requirement to be priced around PS200K to PS300K GBP ex VAT. Please review the full suite of tender documentation to understand the requirement, process and terms and conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b131
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054467-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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