---
title: "UKRI-6031 Civils and Groundworks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# UKRI-6031 Civils and Groundworks

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e2

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6031 Civils and Groundworks" is being led by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically targeting ground investigation work, with an estimated contract value of £5 million. The planning stage is currently in progress, with key future dates including a notice to be published on 3rd August 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2030. The procurement method is a planned tender, initiated under UK legislation 2023/54, with opportunities primarily based within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and groundwork activities, providing a substantial value project to compete for. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable candidates, suggesting that businesses with the capability to handle projects within this industry could significantly benefit and expand their operations. The long-term nature of the contract presents a stable revenue stream, which could aid in business growth and expansion within the public sector. Companies with a track record in delivering ground investigation and related civil works are well-placed to take advantage of this opportunity.

## Notice

Civils and Groundworks The estimated value of this contract is PS5m

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047755-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047755-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047755-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline 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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