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Planned procurement · Notice 095355-2026

Electrical Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Value
£5m
Stage
Early notice
Where
South East
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2030

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

UK Research & Innovation wants a specialist contractor to provide electrical projects, strip-out, installation, repairs, asset replacement and materials via call-off task orders across its Oxfordshire estate, mainly the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, with Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire and The Cosener's House in Abingdon also covered. The contract runs from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2030, with an option to extend by a further year, and is worth an estimated £5,000,000.

Good fit for: Electrical contractors experienced in commercial or scientific facilities work who can operate safely alongside an in-house team on live operational sites.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must work within live scientific research environments work safely alongside UKRI-STFC's in-house team within operational scientific environments

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) intends to procure a contract for the delivery of Electrical Services across its estate in Oxfordshire. The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to appoint a specialist supplier to provide Electrical Projects, Strip Out, Installation, Repairs, Asset Replacement, Materials & Associated Services via ‘call off’ task orders over the contracted period. 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).

Procedure: not stated. Published 8 Oct 2026.

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