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title: "UKRI-5194 R68 Fit Out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a95a"
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published: "2025-10-07"
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# UKRI-5194 R68 Fit Out

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a95a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5194 R68 Fit Out" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the central government, based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This tender, under the industry category of building construction work, involved the refurbishment of a ground floor, which was directly awarded. Due to technical compatibility, only one supplier was deemed suitable. The procurement method was direct, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The process reached the award stage, with the status marked as complete. The contract was signed on 22nd August 2025, with the project period spanning from 23rd August 2025 to 29th August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with experience in government contracts and refurbishment projects. While the direct award in this instance limited competitive bidding, similar opportunities may arise for firms with technical capabilities that align closely with the project requirements. Large-scale construction companies, like the awarded supplier Overbury Plc, would be well-suited to undertake such projects given their resource strength and relevant expertise. Engaging with entities such as UKRI could pave the way for long-term partnerships and successive procurement opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the R68 Ground floor refurbishment. Due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062777-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,590 |

## 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 | OVERBURY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062777-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062777-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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