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title: "MRC Installation and Minor Works Framework"
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# MRC Installation and Minor Works Framework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e39310da-fff0-476d-90b5-8211daa34e16

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for an upcoming tender titled "MRC Installation and Minor Works Framework," classified under the construction work industry category (CPV: 45000000). This framework pertains to installation and minor works across Medical Research Council (MRC) campuses in London, Oxford, and Cambridge, aiming to support MRC's goal of establishing world-leading scientific research centres and achieving carbon-neutral status by 2040. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd March 2025. The contract period is expected to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The contract's total estimated value is £85,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for contractors specialising in installations, demolition works, building services, and decarbonisation projects. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The framework will involve diverse projects such as design, installation, and replacement of scientific equipment, roof repairs, building fabric upgrades, and implementation of energy-efficient systems. Businesses with expertise in these areas, especially those familiar with working in a scientific research setting, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and an excellent avenue for expanding their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of a potential opportunity to participate in the Installations and Minor Works framework for the Medical Research Council (MRC) campuses on London, Oxford, and Cambridge. The MRC intends to engage with potential contractors through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event and subsequent PME activities. The publication of this early engagement opportunity is a voluntary publication and does not represent a commitment by the MRC to initiate, run, or complete a full procurement competition in relation to a contract for the works described. The MRC supports world-leading medical research efforts across the biomedical spectrum, from fundamental lab-based science to clinical trials, and in all major disease areas. The MRC has embarked on a transformational journey of its estates with the aim of establishing world-leading scientific research centres, and achieve a carbon-neutral status by 2040. To do this successfully, MRC requires an Installations and Minor Works framework that can support a range of projects at the facilities listed below - *MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, London *MRC Harwell site, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, and *MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge The following Installations and Minor Works projects are expected to be part of the framework requirements: *Design/Installation/Replacement of scientific equipment and associated works: e.g. individually vented caging systems, autoclaves, and reverse osmosis systems *Demolition Works *Building Enclosure Works: e.g. roof repairs *Building Interiors: e.g. building fabric upgrade works *Building Services Works: e.g. CCTV, air conditioning units, chillers, lighting, and building management systems works *Decarbonisation Works: e.g. photovoltaic panels, solar canopies, boiler replacements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e217c94f-f348-47d3-bf0d-54b34c92b538 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e217c94f-f348-47d3-bf0d-54b34c92b538

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e217c94f-f348-47d3-bf0d-54b34c92b538
  3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-work./VD8RKDWS2J
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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