Scope
Reference
UKRI 5482
Description
This is for the provision of Accommodation and Catering services to the various sites for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
The Accommodation and Catering Services are required at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and catering services are required at Daresbury Laboratory and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
UKRI STFC will be hosting a Supplier Engagement Session for this requirement on the 5th of February 2026. The session will last no more than 3 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the session. The start time will be approximately 10:00am and will be confirmed closer to the date. UKRI STFC will also intend to hold a facilities tour at a later date once the supplier engagement session has concluded. The date and time of these tours will also be confirmed at a later date. To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations to the following email address : STFCprocurement@ukri.org. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on the 29th of January 2026. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-5482 Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services as part of your confirmation.
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 November 2026 to 25 November 2033
- Possible extension to 25 November 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55100000 - Hotel services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 February 2026
Engagement process description
Supplier Engagement Session to be held 05/02/2026
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 May 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