---
title: "UKRI-1491 Provision of Power Supply at Harwell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c78f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2021-07-13"
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# UKRI-1491 Provision of Power Supply at Harwell

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c78f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has successfully completed the procurement process, titled "UKRI-1491 Provision of Power Supply at Harwell," aimed at enhancing the electrical power systems design services for the MRC Harwell site in the United Kingdom. This tender was categorised under the services industry and was initially processed through a limited procurement method, an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with a relevant contract awarded on 17 June 2021, amounting to £269,035.27, and is currently active.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical power systems and related services. Companies that can provide electrical infrastructure, design services, or support within highly regulated environments—such as utilities that have experience working near sensitive installations like nuclear decontamination sites—would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. With the inclusion of both non-contestable and contestable work in the tender rationale, businesses that can navigate these complexities may find themselves in a strong position for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of additional power supply for the MRC Harwell site for 1500 kVA

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of additional power supply for the MRC Harwell site for 1500 kVA

### Procurement Information

The contract includes non-contestable and contestable work. The latter is the only work, where MRC could undertake tender exercise. Some of the routes for the cables will need to pass through neighbouring property (MAGNOX) which is a highly secured, nuclear decontamination site. Harwell have had discussions with the occupants and have been notified that no other than the utility company would be permitted to undertake work on this property.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016413-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £269,035 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2021 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016413-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=610291008

## Provenance

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