Scope
Reference
UKRI-4941
Description
UKRI are looking to contract with a supplier to provide Pest Control Services at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and associated sites. The general service requirement includes: Internal/external rodent and insect control, Electric Fly Killers, Bed bug monitoring and Rabbit control.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional period of up to twelve (12) months beyond the initial fixed contract term. This extension option may be exercised at UKRI's sole discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and continued need. All terms and conditions of the original contract shall remain in force during any such extension period.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
UKRI reserves the right to extend the contract for a further period of up to 12 months. This option may be exercised once only. All terms, including price and scope, shall remain unchanged.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
N/A
Technical ability conditions of participation
N/A
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 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)
12 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Including Social Value at 10% |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Standard UKRI Payment Terms.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: +441793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government