---
title: "UKRI-5894 MRC LMB Specialist housing services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067eb4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# UKRI-5894 MRC LMB Specialist housing services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067eb4

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## Summary

The public procurement process is overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract titled "UKRI-5894 MRC LMB Specialist housing services" is primarily in the services category, specifically for research and experimental development services. The procurement was completed through a direct method below the threshold, without competition. This contract began on 9th April 2026 and will run until 31st October 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 31st October 2029. UKRI serves as the buyer, while the awarded contract was given to the University of Cambridge. The process is at the award and contract stage now.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can offer specialised housing solutions. Large research institutions and service providers in the academic sector can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and collaborate with leading research organisations in the UK. Given the nature of the procurement method, well-established entities may find this process advantageous due to its selective and direct engagement approach. With a contractual value of £78,000 and extensions possible, it also provides stable financial growth opportunities over the term of the contract.

## Notice

The provision of Specialist housing services for MRC LMB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032261-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032261-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032261-2026
  9th April 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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