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UKRI-6316 Completion of works ISIS Building R9 and R25

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 Sep 2026 at 14:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Sep 2026 at 12:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured completion works for the ISIS Building R9 and R25 buildings. The requirement covers construction and building installation work, including mechanical and electrical installation, refurbishment, repair and maintenance services. The remaining scope includes completing existing installations, testing, witnessing, commissioning and certification, together with associated works needed to finish the overall project. The work concerns the buildings and installations forming part of the ISIS project. It is classified primarily as services, although the scope includes substantial construction and installation activity. The procurement was divided into one lot, which was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. UKRI is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 11 September 2026 through a direct award to Pyramid Services South Ltd. The award value is £409,908 excluding VAT, or £491,889.60 including VAT. The contract period runs from 25 September 2026 to 31 October 2026. A signature was scheduled by 24 September 2026, following a standstill period ending on 23 September 2026. UKRI justified the direct award because Pyramid Services South had completed about 80% of the mechanical and electrical installations, and changing contractor would create technical-interface, compatibility, testing, certification, cost, programme and safety risks. The award basis was a single supplier technical reason. The awarded supplier is Pyramid Services South Ltd.

This procurement indicates demand for contractors able to take responsibility for partially completed, technically complex building-services installations rather than only delivering a new installation from the outset. A credible competitor for comparable UKRI work would need strong mechanical and electrical installation capability, with the capacity to inspect existing work, complete outstanding construction, validate installations and manage testing, witnessing, commissioning and certification. Experience of coordinating construction activities across multiple technical interfaces would be important, as would robust health and safety management during an active construction phase. The requirement also favours suppliers able to assume responsibility for another contractor’s work, control duplication and compatibility risks, and maintain programme continuity. Firms with integrated building-services, refurbishment, repair and maintenance capability are therefore better placed than narrowly specialised contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6316 Completion of works ISIS Building R9 and R25

Notice Description

UKRI-6316 Completion of works ISIS Building R9 and R25 Buildings

Procurement Information

Pyramid Services South Ltd has completed approximately 80% of the Mechanical and Electrical installations associated with the project. The remaining works include completion, testing, witnessing, commissioning and certification of the existing installations, together with associated works required to complete the overall project. Appointment of an alternative contractor would require a new supplier to inspect, validate and assume responsibility for complex installations undertaken by another contractor, creating potential compatibility and technical risks, duplication of testing and certification, additional costs and programme delays. Retaining Pyramid also provides continuity in the management and coordination of the remaining construction works and supports the effective management of health and safety responsibilities throughout the construction phase. The direct award is therefore considered necessary to maintain continuity, manage technical interfaces and ensure the safe and coordinated completion of the works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f7f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086448-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£409,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pyramid Services (South) Ltd

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