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UKRI-5027 1894 Main Works

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) have a requirement for the refurbishment of the 1894 Building at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) in Edinburgh and will be undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise in advance. We are seeking to procure a main contractor to deliver the full refurbishment works. This follows an earlier phase of early contractor engagement during RIBA Stage 3, where a consultant contractor was appointed to advise buildability and logistics. This project forms part of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) Pilot Programme and aims to deliver a comprehensive refurbishment of the Category A-listed 1894 Building. The works will target Net Zero Carbon (NZC) in operation while preserving the building’s historic character and enhancing its functionality for future scientific and operational use. The Scope of Works Includes: • External Repairs and Envelope Upgrades • Conservation and repair of the external fabric • Thermal performance improvements to meet NZC targets • Internal Remodelling and Fit-Out • Reconfiguration of internal layouts • Installation of several new lifts • Creation of new meeting rooms and spaces within the West Tower • Rooftop Extension • Small-scale rooftop extension to house a lift and stairwell • Sustainability Integration • Delivery in line with UKNZCBS energy and embodied carbon targets • Coordination with the design team and sustainability consultant

Classification

  • CPV45453100 — Refurbishment work

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UKRI-5027
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
works

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45453100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Refurbishment work

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
043670-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
29 Jul 2025, 08:24

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
31 Dec 2025, 23:59
Description
UKRI-STFC with be holding two Supplier Engagement Sessions at UK ATC site on the following dates: Wednesday 20th August and Thursday 21st August. The sessions will last no more than 2.5 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the sessions. Wednesday's session will start at 1pm (Arrival time to be 12:30pm) and Thursday's session wil start at 10am (Arrival time to be 9:30am). Suppliers will have the opportunity to confirm which Engagement Session they will be able to attend (the same information shall be presented on each day). To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations and the session you would like to book onto to the following email address: STFCprocurement@ukri.org, with the subject in the email being UKRI-5027 1894 Main works- EOI. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on Friday 15th August. You should bring photo ID with you to ATC otherwise you may not be allowed on site. The full address is; The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Name
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
Swindon, Wiltshire
Postal Code
SN2 1FL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Polaris House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon, Wiltshire · UKK14 · SN2 1FL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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