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title: "UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)"
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# UKRI-4681 Construction Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e60ed2b1-35cf-4c5d-bf90-d2fb4937c07f

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has announced a potential construction partnership opportunity through a Prior Information Notice (PIN). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 7 March 2025. The focus is on construction work associated with STFC’s estate transformation programme across multiple locations, including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener’s House in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory in Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory in Cleveland. This substantial project, valued at £800 million, offers involvement from April 2026 to April 2034.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the construction industry. Companies with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects will find this particularly relevant, and there is explicit suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which could benefit from the diverse and extensive scope of work across national and international locations. Engaging with UKRI could provide substantial business exposure and development opportunities, utilising the vast network and prestige associated with a leading research and innovation organisation. Interested businesses should prepare for preliminary market engagement activities to maximise their chances of participating in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of a potential opportunity to participate in a construction partnership. STFC intends to engage with potential providers 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 STFC to initiate, run or complete a full procurement competition in relation to a contract for the services described. STFC is a world-leading research and innovation organisation, with a unique role within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). STFC are looking to establish a construction partnership to deliver its proposed estate transformation programme. This is a national contract, covering STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener's House, Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory, Cleveland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a3a9639-e59c-48ea-93c2-ed9804f9596b |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| 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

- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a3a9639-e59c-48ea-93c2-ed9804f9596b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a3a9639-e59c-48ea-93c2-ed9804f9596b
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=921416381
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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