---
title: "UKRI-6241 Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d03e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# UKRI-6241 Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d03e

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, for a project titled "UKRI-6241 Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair," focused on civil works required for emergency high voltage cable repairs between two substations. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contracting process has been completed with the contract awarded as of 21st July 2026. This direct procurement was carried out below the threshold without competition, and the work is classified under the construction category for electricity power lines, with its relevant location in Witney, UKJ14 region. The contract period is active from 20th July 2026 through 7th August 2026, with a gross value of £28,524 GBP.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in utility infrastructure and civil engineering. With the procurement method being direct and below threshold, similar businesses capable of responding swiftly to infrastructure emergencies could benefit from such competitive tenders. DH Building Services Oxford Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract, is an indicative example of the kind of businesses well-suited for such opportunities, particularly those with established expertise in rapid deployment and execution of essential construction projects.

## Notice

Civil ground works for emergency HV cable repair between Substation 16 and Substation 13

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068873-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,770 |

## 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 | DH BUILDING SERVICES OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068873-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068873-2026
  21st July 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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