---
title: "UKRI-1629 Masterplan refresh for the RAL site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d3fc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2021-08-12"
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# UKRI-1629 Masterplan refresh for the RAL site

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d3fc

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation, specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is initiating a procurement process for a masterplan refresh for the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) site, located in Didcot, Oxfordshire. This planning stage of the procurement process aims to appoint a firm capable of developing and completing the masterplan by the end of March 2022, with discussions and consultation anticipated in January and February 2022. The procurement method will follow tendering protocols as outlined by the relevant legal basis, and the classification falls within urban planning services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and design, particularly those with experience in creating sustainable and innovative solutions in collaborative environments. Firms that can offer expertise in landscape architecture, ecological integration, and logistical infrastructure are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses can contribute to the establishment of world-class research facilities that encourage innovation and multi-disciplinary collaboration within the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation) is seeking to appoint a firm develop and complete a Masterplan refresh for its Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) site, near Didcot, Oxfordshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For technical details in relation to this requirement please see section "VI.3 Additional Information" We would like to invite prospective bidders to attend a pre-market engagement webinar session on Tuesday 7th September 1300-1430 via Zoom meeting. If you could please register your interest in attending by emailing STFCprocurement@ukri.org by no later than 12:00PM on 26th August 2021 detailing your organisation's name and representatives of who will be attending on the day. When emailing if you could please reference in the subject "UKRI-1629 Masterplan refresh for the RAL site - EOI". Following the closure of the registration period, you will be sent through a zoom code and the agenda for the session. Please note, all suppliers that express an interest in this requirement will receive all the information that is shared at the Supplier Event, even if they cannot attend. Additional information: For technical details in relation to this requirement please see section "VI.3 Additional Information" Further details about STFC: https://stfc.ukri.org/index.cfm Further details about RAL: https://stfc.ukri.org/about-us/where-we-work/rutherford-appleton-laboratory/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019597-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 13:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019597-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://stfc.ukri.org/about-us/where-we-work/rutherford-appleton-laboratory/
- https://stfc.ukri.org/index.cfm
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=618124335

## Provenance

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