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title: "UKRI-5696 MRC External Audit on Estates Management Compliance"
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# UKRI-5696 MRC External Audit on Estates Management Compliance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6991084-28d6-4c4b-a308-64a735c6e8fd

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is for the "UKRI-5696 MRC External Audit on Estates Management Compliance". This contract falls under the industry category of Building consultancy services, taking place primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded to NIFES Property Ltd as of 18th May 2026, and the contract period set to run from 26th May 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 24th April 2026.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing compliance audits for estates management. However, it may not suit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to restrictions in its suitability criteria. Nonetheless, firms within the framework agreement can enjoy steady business growth by ensuring compliance in complex estate management environments for notable public sector organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

Provision of External Audit on Estates Management Compliance to UKRI-MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2e5506-6540-43e0-bb54-bcd216e2ba06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,925 |
| 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 AND 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIFES PROPERTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2e5506-6540-43e0-bb54-bcd216e2ba06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2e5506-6540-43e0-bb54-bcd216e2ba06
  4th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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