---
title: "Catering for STFC RAL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052436"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Catering for STFC RAL

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052436

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## Summary

The public procurement process in question is being undertaken by UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, as of 23rd May 2025, and involves the provision of catering services for STFC RAL. This procurement falls under the services industry category with the specific classification of canteen and catering services. The contract is planned to commence on 3rd April 2026 and conclude on 5th April 2030. Prospective business users should note a key date for future notices, which is expected to be published by 18th December 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in catering and food services. With a planned contract value of £2,000,000 and a gross amount of £2,400,000, it presents a substantial opportunity to secure a long-term engagement in a high-demand sector. Companies capable of delivering large-scale catering services within the UK, especially those with experience working with public authorities or central government bodies, will find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract not only promises financial gains but also a chance to establish or strengthen relationships with a major public authority like UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

This is for the catering contract for STFC. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952655693

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026861-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026861-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026861-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952655693
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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