CSP26589 - National Cryogenics Facility

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process centers around a contract awarded by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in the central government sector, for the design works of a National Cryogenics Facility. Based at Polaris House, Swindon, UKRI undertook a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold, concluding these arrangements on 16 June 2026. The contract, under legal statute 2023/54, runs from 9 June 2026 to 9 September 2026, and involves construction work categorised under CPV code 45000000, with AEW Architects and Designers Ltd as the successful supplier. The location for this project is within the UK, and the procurement stage has reached completion.

This tender opportunity creates significant growth potential for businesses involved in architectural design and construction, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts through limited competition methods. Large-scale firms like AEW Architects and Designers Ltd, which have the necessary expertise and technical capabilities to deliver specialised infrastructure, can benefit greatly from such contracts. The engagement in high-profile, central government projects allows businesses to expand portfolios and establish credibility in the highly competitive sector of public procurement.

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Notice Title

CSP26589 - National Cryogenics Facility

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Design works for Psi Quantum Lab & Multi-user lab spaces

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056521-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 9 Sep 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

AEW ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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