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21 Jul 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, for a project titled "UKRI-6241 Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair," focused on civil works required for emergency high voltage cable repairs between two substations. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contracting process has been completed with the contract awarded as of 21st July 2026. This direct procurement was carried out below the threshold without competition, and the work is classified under the construction category for electricity power lines, with its relevant location in Witney, UKJ14 region. The contract period is active from 20th July 2026 through 7th August 2026, with a gross value of £28,524 GBP.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in utility infrastructure and civil engineering. With the procurement method being direct and below threshold, similar businesses capable of responding swiftly to infrastructure emergencies could benefit from such competitive tenders. DH Building Services Oxford Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract, is an indicative example of the kind of businesses well-suited for such opportunities, particularly those with established expertise in rapid deployment and execution of essential construction projects.

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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

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
Award

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DH BUILDING SERVICES OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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