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title: "UKRI-6027 STFC Lifts - Maintenance, Reactive, Remedial and Project works."
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# UKRI-6027 STFC Lifts - Maintenance, Reactive, Remedial and Project works.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d353

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## Summary

The procurement opportunity issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focuses on the maintenance, reactive, remedial, and project works for industrial lifts at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure, with a tender end date of 28 August 2026. The location of services is specified within the Harwell Campus, Didcot, with a focus on the lift-maintenance services sector, classified under CPV code 50750000. Interested companies need to submit their proposals electronically, adhering to the timeline set, which includes an enquiry period ending on 21 August 2026, with the award period concluding by 15 September 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses especially those specialising in lift-maintenance services. The contract, valued at up to £708,000 with an estimated actual value of £590,000, spans three years with potential extensions of up to two additional years, catering specifically to SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses that can provide high technical quality and competitive pricing will thrive under this contract's requirements, which emphasises quality (70% weighting) and price (30% weighting). Successful bidders will benefit from an association with a prominent central government authority, providing potential for future collaborations and expansive service deployments if installed at further UKRI-managed sites.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), wishes to establish a contract cover all industrial lift maintenance, reactive and remedial works at The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire (RAL). The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: a. Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX Currently there are no assets at the other STFC sites listed below * Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire * The Cosener's House, in Abingdon If in the future Lifts are installed within the above sites, and if further sites come under STFC management in the south of England or Wales, through the term of this contract we will discuss and agree requirements and cost variations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with optional extensions of 1 year (3+1) from commencement of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £590,000 |
| Lots value | £590,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2026
- 24 Jul 2026 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070321-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070321-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000C5W6nMAF&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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