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title: "UKRI-4680 Programme Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)"
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# UKRI-4680 Programme Partner for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8a9c446-149e-4796-8d4e-778d28c80b8d

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Programme Partner for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), with a focus on construction management services. This opportunity falls under the industry category of construction management and encompasses various locations, including Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, The Cosener's House in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, The Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory in Cleveland. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 7th March 2025. The contract, valued at £16,000,000, is intended to start on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 1st February 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction management services to partner with STFC in transforming its estates. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making this an attractive proposition for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio and gain substantial experience in large-scale national projects. The varied locations and prestigious clients involved will provide excellent opportunities for business growth, collaboration, and the expansion of professional networks within the construction management sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of a potential opportunity to participate in a Programme partnership. STFC is seeking to establish a construction-related professional partnership to support its proposed estate transformation programme. 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). This will be a national contract covering Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener's House, Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory, Cleveland. STFC intends to engage with potential providers through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event, followed by subsequent PME activities. The publication of this early engagement opportunity is voluntary and does not represent a commitment by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to initiate, run, or complete a full procurement competition for the services described.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f91b87-5ae0-481a-9bf5-50459e1e710d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71540000 - Construction management services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f91b87-5ae0-481a-9bf5-50459e1e710d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f91b87-5ae0-481a-9bf5-50459e1e710d
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-management-services./H59ZV7396G
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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