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UKRI-6270 Mechanical Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

22 Oct 2026 at 14:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) plans to appoint a specialist supplier for mechanical engineering and associated services, including repair and maintenance of mechanical building installations. Work will be ordered through call-off task orders and is intended to support asset reliability and value for money across operational scientific environments. The contract will principally cover Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire, The Cosener’s House in Abingdon and the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell. UKRI may also include other sites it manages elsewhere in the UK. The supplier will work alongside UKRI-STFC and MRC in-house teams. This is a planned works procurement, intended for suppliers able to deliver mechanical services across research and science facilities.

The process is at planning: UKRI has signalled its intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. It anticipates a three-year contract with an option to extend by one year, starting on 1 February 2027 and with a possible end date of 1 February 2031. The estimated value is £7 million excluding VAT (£8.4 million including VAT). UKRI plans an on-site market engagement event at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on 10 November 2026 at 9.30am, where it expects to explain the requirement and take questions. Companies wishing to attend were asked to register by 6 November 2026, with no more than two representatives per company. The procurement is planned as a single lot; UKRI has not set out the procedure or evaluation basis at this stage.

This requirement is suited to specialist mechanical engineering and building-services contractors with the capacity to respond to call-off tasks across several operational research sites. Suppliers should be prepared to work safely alongside the buyer’s in-house teams in scientific environments, while maintaining the reliability of mechanical assets and delivering value for money. The work may suit small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger providers; the buyer also indicates suitability for voluntary, community and social enterprises. The mix of named facilities and possible additional UKRI-managed sites favours suppliers able to mobilise across different locations and handle varied maintenance and engineering requirements. The planned market engagement is a chance for prospective suppliers to understand the forthcoming requirement and raise questions while UKRI is developing its procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6270 Mechanical Services

Notice Description

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) intends to procure a contract for the delivery of Electrical Services across its estate in Oxfordshire. The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to appoint a specialist supplier to provide Mechanical Engineering and Associated Services via 'call off' task orders over the contracted period. The contract will principally cover the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire, The Cosener's House in Abingdon and Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell, with provision to include other UKRI-managed sites. The successful supplier will be expected to work safely alongside UKRI-STFC's and MRC's in-house team within operational scientific environments, delivering high-quality services, asset reliability and value for money. The anticipated contract term is three years, with an option to extend for a further year (3+1 years).

Planning Information

UKRI will be holding an on-site Market Engagement Event at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on 10th November 2026 at 9:30 a.m, providing an overview of the upcoming requirement and the opportunity for bidders to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email the below details to mrcprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number (UKRI-6270) by Friday 06th November 2026. Attendance is limited to a maximum of two representatives per company. Details for Registration: Attendee Name; Attendee Email Address; Company Name; Vehicle Registration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078e01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100023-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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