---
title: "UKRI-5817 Urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external facade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b16"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# UKRI-5817 Urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external facade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b16

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external façade of building R68, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The project falls under the "works" category and seeks to ensure the operational need within Estates Services. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, signifying an immediate necessity. This contract has been awarded to Provide Solutions Commercial and Domestic Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) situated in Hereford. The contract was signed on 17th February 2026 and is active, with an operational period starting from 23rd February 2026 to 30th March 2026. The total contract value was £34,436, with a gross amount of £41,323.2.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in façade works within the construction industry. It particularly favours small businesses in the UK capable of responding swiftly to urgent needs without extensive competition. SMEs in the construction sector, particularly those focusing on facade work, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Businesses capable of providing timely and efficient construction solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint and establish long-term relationships with central government entities like UKRI.

## Notice

Urgent works to repair a rapidly failing external facade of building R68. Failures are impacting the ability to occupy the building which is of operational need within Estates Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016500-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,436 |

## 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 | PROVIDE SOLUTIONS COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45443000 - Facade work

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016500-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016500-2026
  24th 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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