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title: "MRC LMB Minor Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc14"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# MRC LMB Minor Works

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc14

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is planning a procurement process titled "MRC LMB Minor Works" under the industry category of construction work. This process, located in the Cambridge area, involves a contract for minor works within the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) estate. It includes tasks like maintenance and repair of building fabric, M&E systems, and various refurbishment projects. Currently in the planning phase, the tender opportunity will be published within the next fortnight on the Find a Tender Service, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 7th September 2026, a tender submission deadline on 14th September 2026, and the award period concluding on 29th September 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is classified as above-threshold work with a contract value estimated at £4.5 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in construction and refurbishment services. With a focus on both quality and price, the award criteria assign a 70% weight to technical quality and 30% to price, creating a lucrative platform for enterprises with high service standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, are encouraged to participate due to indicated suitability. The contract period is set for three years, with the option to extend by two additional one-year terms, providing long-term business engagement potential.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) intends to procure a contract for the delivery of minor works across its estate in Cambridge. The appointed contractor will be required to undertake a broad range of works including maintenance and repair of building fabric, mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems, hard landscaping, and small-scale refurbishment and installation projects. Works may be undertaken within laboratory, office, and domestic environments and will vary in scope from routine repairs to small capital improvement projects. The tender opportunity is expected to be published within the next two weeks. This requirement will be advertised, via a Tender Notice, on Find a Tender Service (FTS). Please regularly check for publication of the opportunity: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of three (3) years with options to extend for two further 12 month periods. The total available Contract period including options is five (5) years (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074051-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 09:55 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074051-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074051-2026
  5th August 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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