---
title: "UKRI-5486 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066074"
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# UKRI-5486 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066074

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing the procurement process titled "UKRI-5486 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy." The project falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on environmental issues consultancy. The procurement is being conducted under a "limited" method, described as below threshold with limited competition. The contract pertains to the refurbishment of the 1894 Building and the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. It details an active agreement with Ridge And Partners LLP running from 3rd March 2026 to 16th November 2028, valued at £55,000 net (£66,000 gross). The contract was signed on 2nd March 2026. This procurement process has reached the "Award" stage with key elements completed as of 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in sustainability and environmental consultancy services. SMEs such as Ridge And Partners LLP, which have expertise in environmental issues, are well-positioned to engage in such projects, especially those focusing on consultancy for refurbishing historic buildings. The procurement process supports SMEs in accessing government contracts under a limited competition format, fostering collaboration with large public authority organisations like UKRI. Firms capable of delivering expert consultancy in environmental sustainability, particularly in heritage building contexts, could significantly benefit from similar future opportunities in the UK.

## Notice

UKRI STFC requires the provision of sustainability and environmental consultancy services to support the refurbishment of the 1894 Building and the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018765-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 16 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## 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 | RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:50 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018765-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018765-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018758-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ridge.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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