---
title: "UKRI-5801 Installation of new Lightning Protection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-17"
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# UKRI-5801 Installation of new Lightning Protection

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655a5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5801 Installation of New Lightning Protection" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the central government based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, classified under the works category, focused on the supply and installation of lightning protection at the Harwell Campus. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, below threshold with limited competition, and resulted in an active award to Churchill Specialist Contracting Ltd. The contract, valued at £54,428, commenced on 18 February 2026 and ends on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical installations and electrical works, particularly small and medium enterprises that can provide niche contracting services. Companies with experience in lightning protection technology and compliance with CPV codes for lightning-conductor installation work would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement processes in the future. Additionally, suppliers interested in working with public sector frameworks can benefit from the insights provided by UKRI's procurement procedures.

## Notice

Supply and installation of lightning protection for a specific building at UKRI STFC at Harwell Campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014144-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,428 |

## 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 | CHURCHILL SPECIALIST CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45312311 - Lightning-conductor installation work

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014144-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014144-2026
  17th February 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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