Scope
Description
The UKRI-STFC Science Estate are beginning a long-term Estate transformation and a decarbonisation programme, not only planning for new buildings and infrastructure but to address backlog maintenance, replace end-of-life estate and to decarbonise. A long-term partnership agreement of 8 years has been identified as the optimum approach to securing both a Construction Partner and Programme Partner in delivering this important programme.
UKRI -STFC are instructing two separate procurements, for each partner, with the requirement for the partners appointed to work collaboratively with STFC Estate leaders and wider stakeholders to realise the programme. Given the full potential scope of the UKRI-STFC Estates transformation programme, the propose maximum value for the Construction Partner is £800million excl. VAT. It is to be noted that this is the maximum spend and is not fully guaranteed.
This procurement will appoint a national, strategic, long-term construction partner to deliver the capital works required
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 July 2026 to 10 July 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45210000 - Building construction work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
14 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | PQQ Stage therefore quality weighting 100% |
Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
UKRI will be procuring for a Construction Partner under the Procurement Regulations 2024 as a competitive flexible procedure.
The proposed approach will follow these stages:
Stage One - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
This stage will reduce the initial expressions of interest down to a maximum of Five Suppliers who will be invited to bid for the second stage
Stage Two - Tender Process.
During this stage UKRI will incorporate two Dialogue Phases. The first of which takes place within two weeks of the tender being issued to the shortlisted suppliers.
Post tender submission, there will be a second dialogue phase with the suppliers.
Stage Three - Assessment Centre.
Following evaluation of the ITT, the two highest-scoring suppliers who meet or exceed the required quality threshold will be invited to participate in stage 3, a Competency Assessment Centre (Location, Date and Times are to be confirmed nearer the time)
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government