---
title: "UKRI-5981 1894 Building Stone Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f27"
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# UKRI-5981 1894 Building Stone Repairs

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f27

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within central government, has undertaken a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-5981 1894 Building Stone Repairs". This involves specialist historic stonework repairs at the UKRI STFC Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, a Grade A listed building, focusing on cleaning, repointing, and addressing cracks. The procurement, proceeding due to absence of competition for technical reasons, was carried out using the direct award method. The contract was originally awarded on 9th April 2026 to GC Stonemasons Ltd, with amendments reflecting additional costs due to unexpected site subsidence, leading to the necessity of building a wall. The updated contract value is increased with an amended start date of 15th June 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities within the construction and heritage conservation sectors. The specialised nature of the work aids in business growth, particularly for firms skilled in historic and cultural restoration. SMEs in the stone masonry and construction industry, particularly those with experience in conservation-related projects, are particularly well-suited to such contracts. The project not only provides financial opportunities but also builds the reputation of businesses capable of handling technically complex and sensitive restorations. The work set in Edinburgh situates it within an advantageous geographic location for firms based in Scotland and the wider UK.

## Notice

UKRI STFC Royal Observatory in Edinburgh have appointed a supplier to provide specialist historic stonework repairs to a Grade A listed building including cleaning, repointing and stitch up of all cracks.

### Procurement Information

proceeding due to competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055254-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £818,000 |
| Contracts value | £818,000 |

## 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 | GC STONEMASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262512 - Dressed stonework

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 13:08 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055254-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035892-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032479-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032468-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055254-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035892-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032479-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032468-2026
  9th April 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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