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title: "UKRI-5148 Electrical Maintenance Services at STFC Daresbury Laboratory"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059983"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# UKRI-5148 Electrical Maintenance Services at STFC Daresbury Laboratory

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059983

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a procurement process for electrical maintenance services at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory. The procurement, identified by the title "UKRI-5148 Electrical Maintenance Services" and classified under repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, was conducted using an open procedure. The tender aimed to establish a comprehensive contract for the upkeep of electrical systems, ensuring safety and operational resilience at the laboratory. Initially active from 2025-09-12, the tender was set to conclude its tender period by 2025-10-17. However, as of 2025-12-19, the procurement was entirely cancelled due to identified issues within the documentation, necessitating a revision to maintain compliance standards.

This tender presented a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance, particularly those with expertise in managing complex, safety-critical environments. The ideal contenders would have demonstrated technical proficiency across a variety of electrical systems and the ability to maintain operational continuity with minimal disruption, under strict safety protocols. The contract valued at approximately £648,000, with potential renewals, offered a substantial, multi-year engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to apply, suggesting an inclusive approach towards procurement, fostering business growth and diversification in the sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has a requirement to establish a contract with a single Contractor to provide comprehensive Electrical Maintenance Services across the STFC Estates. The purpose of this procurement is to ensure that all electrical systems and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, supporting the operational resilience and safety of the facilities. The contract will cover the full spectrum of electrical maintenance activities, including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and remedial works, ensuring both compliance with regulatory requirements and the uninterrupted functioning of critical scientific operations. The successful Service Provider must demonstrate proven technical expertise across a wide variety of electrical systems and brands, supported by the capability to deliver services efficiently and safely within complex and safety-critical environments. This includes the ability to plan and execute maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to the operational laboratories and other facilities, where access may be restricted and strict safety protocols are in place.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 2 years with optional extensions of 2 years (2+1+1) from commencement of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084690-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £648,000 |
| Lots value | £648,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | TLD61 Warrington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:16 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084690-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056217-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084690-2025
  19th December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056217-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm000007suFhMAI&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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