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MRC LMS Electrification of Gas-Fired Humidifier

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Jul 2026 at 13:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is conducting an open procurement process for the "MRC LMS Electrification of Gas-Fired Humidifier" project. This procurement, falling under the "works" category, involves heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and electrical installation work. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contract is valued at £350,000, with a gross value of £420,000. The tender process started on 30th July 2026, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 4th September 2026. The project will be carried out in the United Kingdom, within the UKI region, and the contract period is from 25th September 2026 to 31st March 2027. Prospective bidders can submit their interest via the Atamis eSourcing platform, with the enquiry period ending on 24th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical, electrical, and air-conditioning installation work. Companies adept in providing high-quality technical solutions will find this project particularly appealing, given that technical quality constitutes 75% of the award criteria, while cost accounts for 25%. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, making this an inclusive opportunity for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolio by contributing to a central government project. The open procurement method and below threshold competition offer a level playing field for firms to capitalise on this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRC LMS Electrification of Gas-Fired Humidifier

Notice Description

This is to establish a contract for the provision of the Electrification of Gas-Fired Humidifier in the LMS-MRC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072261-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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