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title: "UKRI-4133 STFC Gutter and Roof Drainage - Cleaning, Maintenance and Remedial Works for Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at RAL, COSENER'S House and Chilbolton Observatory"
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# UKRI-4133 STFC Gutter and Roof Drainage - Cleaning, Maintenance and Remedial Works for Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at RAL, COSENER'S House and Chilbolton Observatory

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2c4ece6-2d4a-4bf9-83f6-77169c6277f2

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-4133 STFC Gutter and Roof Drainage - Cleaning, Maintenance and Remedial Works". This contract, falling under the industry category of roof repair and maintenance work (CPV code 45261900), focuses on the maintenance and remedial works for the Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) sites at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire, and The Cosener's House in Abingdon. The process was conducted using an open procedure and reached the award stage on 6 December 2024, with the contract period starting on 8 December 2024 and ending on 7 December 2026. The total value of the contract is £120,000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to grow by engaging in vital maintenance activities for high-profile scientific facilities. The specified works demand comprehensive expertise in building services maintenance, risk assessment, and safety protocols, making it particularly suited for businesses with a strong background in these areas. Successful completion of this contract will not only provide substantial financial benefits but also enhance the business's portfolio with the credibility of working for a prestigious client like UKRI.

## Notice

Estates Property Services provides valuable support to the front-line, scientific activities of STFC. This support is wide ranging, from the provision of suitable sites, buildings, workplaces and information and communications technology connectivity, through to an exceptionally wide range of business and staff support services. There is an existing, established in-house maintenance and design team that operate and maintain much of the establishment's Building Services, Plant and Equipment. Safety and Asset uptime is critical to the operation of the facilities, access to the operational facilities is restrictive due to the nature of the operation facilities. Several laboratories have internal safety protocols that work in parallel to RAL permit to work systems, especially in controlled areas. It is an essential requirement to have operationally aligned, and specific building risk assessments, maintenance method statements and isolation plans in place. This requirement will cover all industrial Gutter and downpipe maintenance, reactive and remedial works at *The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire (RAL) *Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire *The Cosener's House, in Abingdon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15a49de-ab60-4d5e-9d6c-3ab07f02efa1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2024 - 7 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSS MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15a49de-ab60-4d5e-9d6c-3ab07f02efa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15a49de-ab60-4d5e-9d6c-3ab07f02efa1
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=910272063
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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