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title: "UKRI-1522 RAL Minor Works"
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# UKRI-1522 RAL Minor Works

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02baa9

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research & Innovation, is planning a procurement for a term service contract for minor building works, titled "UKRI-1522 RAL Minor Works". The estimated value of this contract is £40 million (ex VAT), with individual projects potentially reaching up to £650,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual supplier day scheduled for 29th June 2021, providing an opportunity for potential bidders to learn more and ask questions. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 25th June 2021, and the primary location for project execution will be at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction and building services companies, particularly those specialising in minor works and term service contracts. Businesses that are well-suited to compete are those with experience in similar projects, offering services that enhance building functionality and maintenance. The anticipated contract period is three years, with a potential extension of one year, allowing for a sustained engagement with STFC and the chance to contribute to essential research infrastructure, thus facilitating growth and further business development in the public sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') is planning to launch a procurement for a term service contract to provide minor building works for its component Research Council, the Science and Technology Facilities Council ('STFC'). The contract will be for any such minor works up to a value of PS650,000,00 GBP ex-VAT per project. STFC is applying a renewed and refreshed focus to its unique estate and infrastructure -- recognising its strategic importance as an enabler of world class science and research. The current estate comprises a portfolio of old and new buildings, a diverse range of space/accommodation types, and a gradually changing position in terms of building condition and functional suitability. This contract will cover minor building works. It is STFC's intention to appoint one contractor for an initial period of 3 years, with a possible 1-year extension (total 4 years). The forecast spend is estimated at between PS3m GBP and PS10m GBP (ex-VAT) per annum.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI is planning to launch a procurement for a term service contract to provide minor building works for the STFC. The contract will be for any such minor works up to a value of PS650 000,00 GBP ex-VAT per project. STFC is applying a renewed and refreshed focus to its unique estate and infrastructure -- recognising its strategic importance as an enabler of world class science and research. The current estate comprises a portfolio of old and new buildings, a diverse range of space/accommodation types, and a gradually changing position in terms of building condition and functional suitability. This contract will cover minor Building Works. It is STFC's intention to appoint 1 contractor for an initial period of 3 yrs, with a possible 1 yr extension (total 4 yrs). The contract will be based on NEC4 Term Service Contract using industry schedules of rates, and quotation methodology to work on 'best price' principle. Please see section II.2.14) for more information. Additional information: The forecast spend is estimated at between PS3m GBP and PS10m GBP (ex-VAT) per annum. Please see section VI.3) for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013112-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ36 Central Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 17:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013112-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=601502713

## Provenance

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