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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1641 R1 Vulcan Floor"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-1641 R1 Vulcan Floor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45bc9b2e-026b-4b66-b8ec-44a786525738

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), pertains to the project titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1641 R1 Vulcan Floor," which is classified under construction work. This project is located in South East England and is currently at the Award stage. The contract, valued at approximately £89,375, involves the removal and replacement of a concrete floor slab, with all major work scheduled to occur between 20th September 2021 and 1st October 2021. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, and the deadline for submissions was 16th September 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in concrete works. Businesses capable of managing complex demolition and construction tasks will be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the project suggests that firms with experience in delivering similar infrastructural enhancements, particularly within the scientific and technological sectors, stand to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC (UKRI) have a requirement for a contractor to carry out the removal and replacement of the R1 Vulcan Floor. A new 1m thick RC ground bearing concrete slab is required to support then new chamber. The existing 300mm thick slab will need to be carefully cut out and removed to allow for sufficient working space to install the new slab, and to dowel a new 1m thick RC slab and create new service trenches. All work that causes noise and/or vibration is to be completed between the 20th September 2021 - 1st October 2021. Full technical details can be found within the tender documentation. Please note, the estimated value of the opportunity is: PS70K - PS100K ex-VAT. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-1641-R1-Vulcan-Floor/47Y87934ZH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/47Y87934ZH Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee9ebe0-71df-428c-88dc-4cf03cb0b9dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,375 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOTAL PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee9ebe0-71df-428c-88dc-4cf03cb0b9dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee9ebe0-71df-428c-88dc-4cf03cb0b9dc
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=643210554
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/47Y87934ZH
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-1641-R1-Vulcan-Floor/47Y87934ZH

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