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UKRI-6337 Removal of Old Cable

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Aug 2026 at 14:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, through its Science and Technology Facilities Council, procured electrical and civil engineering works at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The requirement covered vacuum excavation and trenching to remove existing mains cabling, installation of underground ducting, and creation of four new lightning circuits. This is a specialist works contract combining excavation, underground services and electrical infrastructure. The associated classification describes installation of outdoor illumination equipment, although the stated purpose is the removal and replacement of site cabling and the provision of lightning circuits. Delivery is at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK. The buyer is a central government public authority, making this relevant to contractors serving publicly funded research and technical facilities.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. It was treated as one completed lot. Bojen Electrical Ltd was selected, with the award recorded as active. The award was made on 28 August 2026 and the contract was signed the same day. The contract value is £64,202.62 excluding VAT, or £77,043.14 including VAT. The contract period runs from 19 October 2026 to 9 November 2026. The published outcome identifies the requirement as works and confirms that the successful supplier is an SME. Evaluation was conducted through a limited competition; detailed award criteria are not included in the procurement information.

This outcome indicates demand from UKRI for contractors able to combine electrical installation with enabling civil works in a live research-facility environment. A credible competitor would need practical capability in vacuum excavation, trenching, removal of mains cabling, underground duct installation and construction of lightning protection circuits. Experience coordinating excavation and electrical activities, working safely around existing underground services, and delivering tightly defined site works would be relevant. The successful supplier was an SME, suggesting that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only a major national contractor. Businesses targeting similar UKRI work should be able to demonstrate reliable site management, competent electrical and excavation personnel, and experience working to public-sector health, safety and operational controls.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6337 Removal of Old Cable

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed the supplier to undertake vacuum excavation and trenching works for the removal of existing mains cabling, installation of underground ducting and the creation of four new lightning circuits at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082213-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,202 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 9 Nov 2026 30 days
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

Bojen Electrical Ltd

Further Information

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