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MRC LMB Minor Works

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Aug 2026 at 09:55

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is planning a procurement process titled "MRC LMB Minor Works" under the industry category of construction work. This process, located in the Cambridge area, involves a contract for minor works within the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) estate. It includes tasks like maintenance and repair of building fabric, M&E systems, and various refurbishment projects. Currently in the planning phase, the tender opportunity will be published within the next fortnight on the Find a Tender Service, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 7th September 2026, a tender submission deadline on 14th September 2026, and the award period concluding on 29th September 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is classified as above-threshold work with a contract value estimated at £4.5 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in construction and refurbishment services. With a focus on both quality and price, the award criteria assign a 70% weight to technical quality and 30% to price, creating a lucrative platform for enterprises with high service standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, are encouraged to participate due to indicated suitability. The contract period is set for three years, with the option to extend by two additional one-year terms, providing long-term business engagement potential.

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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. The tender opportunity is expected to be published within the next two weeks. This requirement will be advertised, via a Tender Notice, on Find a Tender Service (FTS). Please regularly check for publication of the opportunity: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of three (3) years with options to extend for two further 12 month periods. The total available Contract period including options is five (5) years (3+1+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/074051-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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