---
title: "UKRI-5929 1894 Building West Tower Internal Strip Out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c12"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# UKRI-5929 1894 Building West Tower Internal Strip Out

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c12

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the internal strip-out work of the West Tower in the 1894 Building, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This public authority, representing the central government, is in the stage of addressing contract amendments following the initial award of the tender, necessitated by unforeseen additional works. As of 31st March 2026, these additional work requirements are crucial for achieving the project's goals, initially set under the contract commenced on 14th March 2026 and scheduled to end on 1st May 2026. The industry category involved is scaffolding work, with a total contract value of approximately £194,640 GBP, with an above-threshold procurement setting.

This contract presents valuable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in scaffolding services and construction. Navigate Scaffolding Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME), has been the successful supplier thus far, indicating promising prospects for similarly scaled suppliers who possess expertise in scaffolding work and dismantling complex structures. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or reinforce partnerships within government projects, enhancing their visibility and portfolio in public sector endeavours. The procurement was executed through direct methods below the competitive threshold, highlighting an openness for adaptable and responsive vendors with the ability to meet intricate, unforeseen project specifications swiftly.

## Notice

Undertaking the strip out works within the West Tower of the 1894 Building, including the design, installation, and dismantling of specialist internal scaffolding required to facilitate the removal of the circular staircase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029654-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,200 |

## 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 | NAVIGATE SCAFFOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262100 - Scaffolding work

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029654-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023985-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029654-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023985-2026
  17th March 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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