Scope
Reference
UKRI-5000
Description
UKRI-STFC requires a construction minor works framework that is capable of supporting the Estates Transformation Strategy.
The include scope shall be;
General Building works may include but not be limited to ceilings, doors, walls, structural steelworks, roofs, masonry, scaffolding, carpentry and joinery, plastering, and can include small mechanical and electrical works of part of a main building project.
Mechanical works may include boiler, gas fired water heater or calorifier replacements, pipework modifications or replacement, associated elements including controls, pipework thermal insulation, external services installation, ventilation and cooling works.
Electrical works may include switch gear/distribution board replacement, alterations to or replacement of wiring infrastructure, modifications, and additions to general and specialist electrical installations, lighting replacement, lighting controls, external cable infrastructure replacement.
Works Categories (Lots)
General Works - offices, labs, kitchens, refurbishments
Construction Works - extensions, adaptations, building
projects
Mechanical Installations & Maintenance - HVAC, gas,
renewables
Electrical Installations & Testing - LV systems, lighting,
data, fire
Roofing - flat & pitched roofing, maintenance, rainwater
goods
Civils & Groundworks paving, drainage, fencing, access
systems
Cladding, Glazing & Insulation - doors, fire systems,
insulation
Infrastructure - HV/LV, water, gas, UPS, switchgear
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 December 2025
Engagement process description
UKRI-STFC with be holding a webinar session to inform suppliers about the requirement on Friday 12th December 2025. The session will last no more than 2 hours. The session will start at 10am. A presentation to explain the requirement will be shared on the day. To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers to the following email address: STFCprocurement@ukri.org, with the subject in the email being UKRI-5000 Construction minor works EOI. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on Thursday 11th December 2025. A Microsoft Teams link to the webinar will then be sent to you prior to the Supplier Engagement Session.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 February 2026
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government