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UKRI-6116 ETC (S Block) Building - Roof Remediation Design

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Jul 2026 at 15:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) commissioned architectural design services for the existing ETC (S Block) building. The requirement concerns the design of remedial works to repair or replace the building’s roof coverings, supporting the protection and continued use of facilities and equipment. The work is associated with critical engineering and research activities, where disruption is a significant consideration. This is a services procurement, classified as architectural design services (CPV 71220000). UKRI is the buyer and the requirement covers one lot. The appointed supplier is Bowker Sadler Partnership Ltd, trading as Bowker Sadler Architecture, an SME based in Stockport. The work concerns UKRI’s ETC (S Block) building; the published data does not identify a more specific delivery place.

The procurement has been awarded and is recorded as complete. Bowker Sadler Partnership Ltd T/A Bowker Sadler Architecture was awarded the single lot on 12 June 2026. The contract was signed on the same date and is active from 12 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £30,320 excluding VAT and £36,384 including VAT. UKRI used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The stated reason was disproportionate technical compatibility requirements: using the existing scheme was intended to avoid disruption to critical engineering and research activities and reduce the risk of significant damage to facilities and equipment. The procurement was evaluated through this direct-award route rather than a competitive tender.

This award shows demand from UKRI for specialist architectural design supporting roof remediation on an existing research and engineering building. A credible future competitor would need experience designing repair or replacement of roof coverings, understanding existing-building constraints and producing designs that can be integrated with an established scheme. The requirement also points to the importance of technical compatibility: suppliers would need to demonstrate that their approach can work with existing facilities, equipment and engineering arrangements rather than treating the project as a standalone new build. Experience of working around operational research environments, minimising disruption and protecting sensitive or valuable assets would strengthen a supplier’s position. Architectural practices with the capacity to deliver coordinated remedial design for public-sector estates, including smaller firms, are relevant competitors for this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6116 ETC (S Block) Building - Roof Remediation Design

Notice Description

This requirement covers Architectural Design Services in relation to the existing scheme to repair, replace roof coverings on the ETC (S Block) building. The contract is awarded by direct award due to disproportionate technical compatibility requirements. This avoids disruption to critical engineering and research activities and mitigates the risk of significant damage to facilities and equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d58c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071335-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

Bowker Sadler Partnership Limited

Further Information

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