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title: "STFC Construction Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05243a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# STFC Construction Partner

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05243a

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is in the planning stage for the "STFC Construction Partner" contract, aimed at transforming various estates across the UK. As a public authority sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, UKRI seeks to establish a construction partnership to deliver a comprehensive estate transformation programme. Covering industry category of 'Construction work', this procurement involves work at multiple high-profile locations such as Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Royal Observatory Edinburgh. The process is planned to commence with the contract period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2034. A future notice is anticipated by 14th July 2025, providing ample time for businesses to prepare for participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction businesses, particularly those that specialise in large-scale projects and have experience with research and innovation facilities. Given the substantial contract value of up to £960 million, it promises substantial economic potential for capable construction firms looking to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in transforming research laboratories and observatories will find this tender well-suited to their specialisation. With multiple sites involved in the programme, businesses that can manage extensive geographic coverage and demonstrate flexibility in operations will be particularly competitive in pursuing this contract.

## Notice

STFC is a world-leading research and innovation organisation, with a unique role within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). STFC are looking to establish a construction partnership to deliver its proposed estate transformation programme. This is a national contract, covering STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and The Cosener's House, Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and Boulby Underground Laboratory, Cleveland. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952690690

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026866-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026866-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026866-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952690690
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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