---
title: "UKRI-5649 MRC Harwell, Building 383 - Insulation Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060805"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# UKRI-5649 MRC Harwell, Building 383 - Insulation Upgrades

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060805

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## Summary

The procurement process for "UKRI-5649 MRC Harwell, Building 383 – Insulation Upgrades" was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The initiative falls under the "Public authority - central government" category and pertains to insulation work, specifically under CPV code 45320000. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKJ14 region. The procurement stage has moved past the award phase, with the contract being signed on 16th January 2026, and work is scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026, concluding by 31st March 2026. The procurement method was 'limited', indicated as below the threshold with limited competition, implying a more selective invitation to bidders.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insulation work, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that Thermal Contractors Ltd, an SME based in Wantage, has been awarded the contract. The successful bidder is poised to benefit from the procurement's focus on upgrading insulation, which is essential for energy efficiency, signalling potential growth in similar future projects. Interested businesses with expertise in insulation technologies and upgrades, especially those capable of meeting specific regional and technical requirements, would find similar tenders advantageous for growth and industry positioning.

## Notice

procurement for MRC Harwell, Building 383 - Insulation Upgrades

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004059-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,437 |

## 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 | THERMAL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45320000 - Insulation work

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004059-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004059-2026
  16th January 2026 - 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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