---
title: "UKRI-5666 Additional Solar PV for the ATC Building"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609b8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# UKRI-5666 Additional Solar PV for the ATC Building

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609b8

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## Summary

The procurement process for UKRI's project titled "UKRI-5666 Additional Solar PV for the ATC Building" has reached the award stage. This contract involves the installation of additional solar photovoltaic panels at the MRC ATC building. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is part of the central government public authority. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below threshold, without competition. The contract, awarded to Darke and Taylor Ltd, commenced on 26th January 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £32,878.80.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar panel installation and renewable energy solutions. Although the procurement method was direct and without competition, companies with capabilities in similar works may find relevance in closely related sectors or future open tenders. Large enterprises and firms with experience in government contracts and work involving solar panel roof-covering projects would have the necessary credentials to pursue similar opportunities as they arise, particularly in the renewables sector across the UK.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to install additional solar PV panels to the existing PV array on the MRC ATC building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004724-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 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 | £27,399 |

## 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 | DARKE AND TAYLOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004724-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004724-2026
  20th 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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