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title: "Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f798"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f798

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services" (UKRI 5482). This procurement process pertains to the services sector, focusing on accommodation and catering services needed at various UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) sites, including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Coesners House, Daresbury Laboratory, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. UKRI is scheduled to conduct Supplier Engagement Sessions on 17th June 2026 at Daresbury Laboratory and on 18th June 2026 at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, with registration required by 16th June 2026. The contract, valued at £30 million gross, is scheduled to commence on 26th November 2026 and end on 25th November 2033, with possible renewal extending to November 2036.

This procurement opportunity represents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering large-scale accommodation and catering services. The project requires expertise in hotel management, canteen, and catering services, as classified under CPV codes 55100000, 55510000, and 55520000. Businesses that offer integrated solutions in these areas, especially those operating in the UK, are optimally positioned to compete. Additionally, participating in the Supplier Engagement Sessions offers firms a critical chance to align their offerings with the needs of a major government buyer, potentially securing a long-term and high-value contract. Engaging early in the planning stages may offer strategic insights and relationship-building opportunities beneficial for future government procurement processes.

## Notice

This is for the provision of Accommodation and Catering services to the various sites for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The Accommodation and Catering Services are required at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Coesners House and catering services are required at Daresbury Laboratory and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. UKRI STFC will be hosting two further Supplier Engagement Sessions for this requirement. One being conducted on the 17th of June at Daresbury Laboratory Keckwick Ln, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4AD commencing at 1pm, the other on the 18th of June at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX commencing at 10am. Each session will last no more than 1-2 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the session. To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations to the following email address : STFCprocurement@ukri.org. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on the 16th of June 2026. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-5482 Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services as part of your confirmation.

### Planning Information

Supplier Engagement Session to be held 17/06/2026 & 18/06/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053462-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55100000 - Hotel services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053462-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083729-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053462-2026
  5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083729-2025
  17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement 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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