---
title: "UKRI-5464 1894 Building - MEPH, Vertical Transport and Acoustic Engineering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066051"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# UKRI-5464 1894 Building - MEPH, Vertical Transport and Acoustic Engineering

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066051

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing a procurement process titled "UKRI-5464 1894 Building - MEPH, Vertical Transport and Acoustic Engineering." The project involves refurbishing the 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating services, including Vertical Transport Engineering. The procurement falls under the services category and has been directly awarded due to a lack of bids in the framework competition, utilising a direct award method. The contract began on 17 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 1 December 2028, with significant funding involved to support the comprehensive requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, primarily for businesses specialising in construction project management and engineering services. Integrated Project Management & Engineering, an SME from Stirling, has been successfully awarded the contract based on its proven capability and relevant past work for UKRI. The procurement's focus on refurbishment and engineering services opens doors for SMEs experienced in such projects, potentially fostering further business collaborations and enhancing expertise in specialised construction services across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

UKRI STFC has a requirement for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating including Vertical Transport Engineering Services to support refurbishment of the 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh

### Procurement Information

A framework competition was carried out but received no bids (Notice PC-0000106) . We are proceeding with a direct award to the supplier due to their proven capability and previous relevant work on the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025600-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,200 |
| Contracts value | £330,200 |

## 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 | INTEGRATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 10:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025600-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 08:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018707-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 08:06 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018706-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 08:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018704-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025600-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018707-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018706-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018704-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Transparency 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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