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title: "UKRI-3945 Structural Steelwork for the construction of the new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine"
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# UKRI-3945 Structural Steelwork for the construction of the new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0452ab

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded the procurement contract for the construction of a new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine to Amalgamated Construction Limited. The contract, titled "UKRI-3945 Structural Steelwork," falls under the industry category of works, with the procurement method being a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The initiation type was a tender, and the procurement stage is complete. The work was awarded based on a single supplier due to the complexity of the project and the specialized knowledge required. The contract was signed on 27th March 2024, with a contract value of £333,340.

This procurement opportunity would be suitable for businesses specializing in structural steelworks and construction works. This tender can prove beneficial for companies with expertise in underground facility construction and steel framework installation. The award criteria for this tender were based on price, and the chosen supplier, Amalgamated Construction Limited, demonstrated a high level of understanding of local operational requirements. Businesses with experience in similar projects and capability to ensure operational safety and efficiency would be well-suited to compete for future procurement opportunities related to underground laboratory constructions.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for a new underground science facility at Boulby Underground Laboratory, outfitted with a steel framework to support the internal structure of the new facility. Due to the complexity of the work, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for a new underground science facility at Boulby Underground Laboratory ,outfitted with a steel framework to support the internal structure of the new facility. Due to the complexity of the work, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

### Procurement Information

The facility is looking for Structural Steelwork for the construction of the new underground laboratory at Boulby Mine. The chosen supplier has a high level of understanding of local operational and health and safety systems and there are no other companies in the UK or beyond that have such experience and familiarity. To bring in and take on a new company to do this work would bring unacceptable risk to the site in terms of operational impact and safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012354-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £333,340 |

## 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 | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45223210 - Structural steelworks

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012354-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=855668180
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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