---
title: "UKRI-1819_05 External pointing at Eskdalemuir Observatory"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eca4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-12-02"
---

# UKRI-1819_05 External pointing at Eskdalemuir Observatory

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eca4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-1819_05 External pointing at Eskdalemuir Observatory” in the facilities management services category. The procurement process, identified by ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05eca4," was conducted under a call-off contract framework, resulting in the award granted on 30th November 2025. The procurement method applied was limited, and it was executed without prior publication of a competition call, as this contract falls outside the direct scope of the typical directive application. The observatory, located in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, is the site of delivery. The completion stage of this process was officiated with a contract valued at £93,095.81, awarded to OCS MandE Services Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management services, particularly those capable of executing projects under frameworks and adapting to limited procurement processes. Companies like OCS MandE Services Limited, with a strong track record in delivering such specialised services, would find themselves well-suited for contracts of this nature due to their ability to negotiate contracts without prior competition calls. It offers a strategic chance for growth by leveraging niche expertise in service delivery for public sector contracts managed by UKRI, a notable organisation in the United Kingdom's research domain.

## Notice

This is a call-off contract under framework UKRI-1819 for external pointing services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off contract under framework UKRI-1819 for external pointing services

### Procurement Information

This is a call-off under UKRI framework UKRI-1819

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078791-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,095 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCS MANDE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078791-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ocs.com/uk/
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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