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title: "UKRI-5446 BAS - Aurora Cladding- Scaffold protection and removal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e58d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-20"
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# UKRI-5446 BAS - Aurora Cladding- Scaffold protection and removal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e58d

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the scaffold protection and removal of defective cladding panels at the Aurora Building, part of the British Antarctic Survey. This project, under the industry category of works, is particularly focused on ensuring building safety. The procurement process was completed with a limited competition method, under the legal framework indicated by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contract commenced on 17th November 2025 and aims to conclude by 30th January 2026, with a possible extension until 29th January 2027. The main contractor for this project is CPS Building Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialised in scaffolding work, as classified by the CPV code 45262100. Businesses that provide scaffold protection and remediation services would find this procurement especially relevant, as it involves a substantial contract valued at approximately £153,265.33, with a potential to extend by another year. Companies positioned in the construction and building maintenance sectors, particularly those experienced in government contracts and compliance with public safety regulations, would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in public sector projects.

## Notice

Scaffold protection and removal of defective cladding panels to ensure building safety of the Aurora Building at the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075689-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £153,265 |

## 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 | CPS BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262100 - Scaffolding work

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075689-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075689-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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