---
title: "UKRI-5252 BAS Cambridge Critical Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a014"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-23"
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# UKRI-5252 BAS Cambridge Critical Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a014

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## Summary

The contract process for the "UKRI-5252 BAS Cambridge Critical Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement pertains to the electricity distribution and related services sector, with UK Power Networks acting as the supplier. The project, located in Cambridge, addresses rising energy demands at the BAS Cambridge site. The procurement, now in the Award stage, was executed using a direct method, noted as below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £85,891.25, was signed on 18th September 2025 and is set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a strategic enhancement to support UKRI's operations, particularly in addressing energy demands, offering growth opportunities for businesses engaged in electrical infrastructure services. While the works are non-contestable, business opportunities arise in peripheral services such as maintenance and consultancy. Companies that specialise in large-scale and technical support of electricity distribution systems, especially those with experience in government contracts, would find this niche sector advantageous for expanding their footprint in the public procurement marketplace.

## Notice

BAS Cambridge requires a critical electrical infrastructure upgrade, following a technical report that assessed rising energy demands on the BAS Cambridge site. The upgrade is essential to future-proof the site. The required works are non-contestable, provided by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058872-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,891 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK POWER NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058872-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058872-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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