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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement opportunity issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focuses on the maintenance, reactive, remedial, and project works for industrial lifts at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure, with a tender end date of 28 August 2026. The location of services is specified within the Harwell Campus, Didcot, with a focus on the lift-maintenance services sector, classified under CPV code 50750000. Interested companies need to submit their proposals electronically, adhering to the timeline set, which includes an enquiry period ending on 21 August 2026, with the award period concluding by 15 September 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses especially those specialising in lift-maintenance services. The contract, valued at up to £708,000 with an estimated actual value of £590,000, spans three years with potential extensions of up to two additional years, catering specifically to SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses that can provide high technical quality and competitive pricing will thrive under this contract's requirements, which emphasises quality (70% weighting) and price (30% weighting). Successful bidders will benefit from an association with a prominent central government authority, providing potential for future collaborations and expansive service deployments if installed at further UKRI-managed sites.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6027 STFC Lifts - Maintenance, Reactive, Remedial and Project works.

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), wishes to establish a contract cover all industrial lift maintenance, reactive and remedial works at The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire (RAL). The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: a. Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX Currently there are no assets at the other STFC sites listed below * Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire * The Cosener's House, in Abingdon If in the future Lifts are installed within the above sites, and if further sites come under STFC management in the south of England or Wales, through the term of this contract we will discuss and agree requirements and cost variations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with optional extensions of 1 year (3+1) from commencement of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d353
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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