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Laboratory 258 and 270 Fit Out

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Aug 2026 at 14:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is procuring a main contractor to refurbish and fit out Laboratories 258 and 270 at the British Antarctic Survey. This is a construction and laboratory-building works requirement, covering the physical refurbishment of existing laboratory facilities rather than the supply of laboratory equipment or research services. The work is for a UKRI scientific organisation and is to be delivered at the British Antarctic Survey site. It will suit contractors able to take responsibility for a laboratory fit-out as a main contractor, coordinating the building and refurbishment works required to bring the two laboratories into use.

The procurement has reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. It comprises one lot with an estimated value of £382,500 excluding VAT, or £459,000 including VAT. The deadline for enquiries was 15 September 2026 at 14:00, and the deadline for tenders was 25 September 2026 at 14:00. The planned contract period runs from 26 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a latest possible end date of 30 April 2027 if additional time is needed for undocumented issues found during the refit. UKRI expected to complete the award process by 8 October 2026. Evaluation is weighted 50% technical and quality, 40% price and 10% social value.

This opportunity suits construction and specialist refurbishment businesses able to act as the main contractor for laboratory fit-out works. Relevant suppliers will need the capability to plan, manage and deliver refurbishment within an operating scientific environment, coordinating the work needed across two laboratory spaces and taking overall responsibility for delivery. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it is not limited to large national contractors. Bidders should also be prepared to demonstrate how their proposal delivers technical and quality outcomes, competitive pricing and measurable social value, since these elements together determine the evaluation result.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory 258 and 270 Fit Out

Notice Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Laboratories 258 & 270 at The British Antarctic Survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional time in case of undocumented issues found during refit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082210-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£382,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£382,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 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
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

Further Information

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