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UKRI-6241 Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Jul 2026 at 16:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured civil ground works to support an emergency high-voltage cable repair between Substation 16 and Substation 13. The requirement is construction work associated with electricity power lines, covering the ground works needed for the repair rather than the cable supply itself. The work falls within the works category and was delivered in the United Kingdom. UKRI, a central government public authority, was the buying organisation. The requirement was arranged as a single package, covering the full described scope. It is relevant to civil engineering and electrical infrastructure contractors able to carry out ground works connected with power distribution assets and emergency repairs.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to DH Building Services Oxford Ltd. UKRI used a direct award below the applicable threshold and without competition. The award is active and the contract was signed on 20 July 2026. The contract runs from 20 July 2026 to 7 August 2026. Its value is £23,770 excluding VAT, or £28,524 including VAT. The requirement was handled as one lot. The selected supplier is DH Building Services Oxford Ltd. The procurement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, so the published process does not set out competing bids or a scored evaluation basis.

This procurement demonstrates demand from UKRI for specialist civil ground works supporting high-voltage electricity infrastructure and urgent cable repairs. Suppliers well placed for comparable work would have practical capability in excavation, civil reinstatement and work around electrical power-line assets, together with the ability to respond to emergency infrastructure requirements. Credibility would come from relevant experience delivering safely in or near substations and other high-voltage environments, competent site management, and the workforce, plant and subcontractor arrangements needed to complete a short, focused repair project. Contractors that combine civil engineering delivery with an understanding of electricity distribution constraints would be better positioned for similar UKRI requirements when this type of work returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6241 Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair

Notice Description

Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair between Substation 16 and Substation 13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d03e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068873-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,770 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

DH Building Services Oxford Ltd

Further Information

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