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UKRI-6031 Civils. Groundworks and Associated Services

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 18:12.

Opportunity overview

UK Research and Innovation–Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) manages a diverse scientific estate supported by an established in-house maintenance and design team. UKRI-STFC is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform a future procurement for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver civil engineering, groundworks and associated services. The services will be commissioned through individual call-off task orders and may include planned, reactive and project works, asset replacement, and works supporting future developments. The contract will principally cover the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire and The Cosener’s House in Abingdon, with provision to include other UKRI-managed sites. The successful supplier will be expected to work safely alongside UKRI-STFC’s in-house team within operational scientific environments, delivering high-quality services, asset reliability and value for money. The anticipated contract term is three years, with an option to extend for a further year (3+1 years).

Classification

  • CPV45111200 — Site preparation and clearance work
  • CPV45111250 — Ground investigation work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45232450 — Drainage construction works
  • CPV45233222 — Paving and asphalting works
  • CPV45233293 — Installation of street furniture
  • CPV45340000 — Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation 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-6031
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
22 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
21 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
21 Dec 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45111250
Description
Ground investigation work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45111200
Description
Site preparation and clearance work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232450
Description
Drainage construction works
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233222
Description
Paving and asphalting works
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45340000
Description
Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233293
Description
Installation of street furniture

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
UKRI will be holding an on-site Market Engagement Event at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on 23rd September 2026, providing an overview of the upcoming requirement and the opportunity for bidders to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email the below details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number (UKRI-6031) by Monday 21st September 2026. Details for Registration: Attendee Name: Attendee Email Address: Company Name: Vehicle Registration:
Due
21 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
086573-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 Sept 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDQJ-7126-JDHG

Address

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

Contact

Name
STFC Procurement
Telephone
+441793442000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon, Wiltshire · UKK14 · SN2 1FL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ14 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 047755-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 086573-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·