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MRC LMB Minor Works

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Sep 2026 at 14:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Aug 2026 at 15:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 10:55

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, through the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, is procuring minor works across its estate in Cambridge. The requirement covers construction and building works in laboratory, office and domestic environments, ranging from routine repairs to small capital improvement projects. The appointed contractor will undertake maintenance and repair of building fabric, mechanical and electrical systems, hard landscaping, and small-scale refurbishment and installation projects. The work is suitable for businesses able to coordinate varied building and estate activities across research and general-use premises. UKRI is the public-sector buyer, and the primary category is works, classified under construction work. The requirement is a single package covering the estate-wide minor works service rather than separate specialist procurements.

The procurement has reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. It is also a closed framework agreement, with contracts awarded with or without reopening competition. The enquiry deadline was 9 September 2026 at 17:00, and the offer deadline, extended because of Salesforce technical issues, is 17 September 2026 at 17:00. Award decisions are due by 5 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 January 2027 to 1 January 2030, with renewal options extending the maximum period to 1 January 2031. Its estimated value is £4.5 million excluding VAT, or £5.4 million including VAT. Evaluation is 70% technical and quality and 30% price. Electronic submission in English is allowed.

This opportunity suits building and maintenance contractors with the breadth to deliver planned and reactive minor works across laboratories, offices and domestic accommodation. Relevant capability includes building-fabric repairs, mechanical and electrical maintenance, hard landscaping, refurbishment and small installation projects, with the capacity to manage work that varies from routine repairs to capital improvements. Contractors should be able to coordinate multiple trades, work safely in operational research and office environments, and provide technically strong proposals, since quality carries greater evaluation weight than price. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it may suit smaller firms with suitable delivery capacity, either directly or through an appropriate delivery model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRC LMB Minor Works

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) intends to procure a contract for the delivery of minor works across its estate in Cambridge. The appointed contractor will be required to undertake a broad range of works including maintenance and repair of building fabric, mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems, hard landscaping, and small-scale refurbishment and installation projects. Works may be undertaken within laboratory, office, and domestic environments and will vary in scope from routine repairs to small capital improvement projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of three (3) years with options to extend for further 12 months perios. The total available Contract period including options is five (4) years (3+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087814-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
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
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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