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title: "UKRI-2960 Building R69 Design and Build"
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# UKRI-2960 Building R69 Design and Build

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b51f47-88bc-4552-b5c5-7339049a2f2b

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the "UKRI-2960 Building R69 Design and Build" project, valued at £468,871.2 GBP. The project is aimed at constructing a new building for the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in Oxfordshire. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period is set to start on December 20, 2023, and end on February 20, 2026. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, and the tender period ended on December 18, 2023. The project falls under the industry category of Building construction work in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by UKRI presents opportunities for businesses, especially in the construction industry, to participate in the design and build project for the new building. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this tender as indicated by its suitability for SMEs. Businesses interested in infrastructure development and construction works, with experience in building design and construction, are well-suited to compete for this lucrative project. The award to Scitech Engineering Ltd shows that the buyer is open to engaging with various suppliers for different project requirements within the construction sector.

## Notice

This document sets out the Client (UKRI) Brief for the Building to replace HRPD Building R69 for ISIS Neutron and Muon Source based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Didcot, Oxfordshire. The new building will aim to provide ample space for the new instruments, better staff facilities and allow for future adaptability should new instruments or experiments need to be accommodated. The new building is proposed to be a 2-storey building built on the existing footprint. The proposed building contains a main Instrument Hall and supporting facilities such as Control Room, Meeting Room and Laboratory. The project is currently at RIBA Stage 3. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1807be-fcbd-473f-8940-1c6ab9c9b692 |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £468,871 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £468,871 |
| 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 2FL |
| 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 | SCITECH ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1807be-fcbd-473f-8940-1c6ab9c9b692

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1807be-fcbd-473f-8940-1c6ab9c9b692
  3rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=832891406
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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