Civils. Groundworks and Associated Services
Issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Value
- GBP 6,000,000
- Reference
- UKRI-6031
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Sector
- Water & Environment
- Type
- works
At a glance
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom has published a request for information in water & environment: “Civils. Groundworks and Associated Services”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. The stated value is GBP 6,000,000. Quote reference UKRI-6031 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 33 notices from this buyer since 2026, 19 of them currently open. There are 303 open water & environment notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.
Key requirements
Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.
To bid on UK Find a Tender
For procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (most notices from 24 February 2025), suppliers register on the Central Digital Platform and share their supplier code with the buyer.
Details
UK Research and Innovation–Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) manages a diverse scientific estate supported by an established in-house maintenance and design team. UKRI-STFC is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform a future procurement for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver civil engineering, groundworks and associated services. The services will be commissioned through individual call-off task orders and may include planned, reactive and project works, asset replacement, and works supporting future developments. 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).
This notice has closed — what to do next
We hold 33 notices from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), going back to August 2026 — 19 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Construction & Infrastructure and Financial & Professional Services. There are 303 open Water & Environment tenders in United Kingdom.
Open now from this buyer
- Downhole geophysical equipment for hydrogeological investigations· closes 11 Dec
- Vulcan 20-20 WP 19 VTA1 Shield Door· closes 8 Dec
- MRC Harwell Self-Steam Generating Autoclave· closes 30 Nov
- HOPG crystals for MUSHROOM analyser
- Fire Stopping, Fire Doors & Associated Services· closes 30 Nov
Open Water & Environment tenders in United Kingdom
- Creative Communities Grants for Arts Engagement in Maidstone Borough (United Kingdom)
- UK Digital Twin Centre - Technology Access Programme (TAP)· closes 29 Jan
- Call for Applications: Williams Family Fund (United Kingdom)· closes 1 Feb
- ESRC applicant-led Grow Awards in the United Kingdom
- A Fairer Clackmannanshire: Working Together to Reduce Poverty and Inequality (United Kingdom)
Before you bid on this tender
A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this water & environment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.
- Confirm the closing date and submission window on the official portal before you start preparing your bid.
- Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
- Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
- Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
- Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
- Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
Who won similar contracts
Recent contract awards in United Kingdom, from published award notices.
- Consulting Services for the Preparation of a Regional Spatial Strategy and 3 Master Plans for Tashkent RegionWon by ARUP International Projects LTD (United Kingdom) · USD 2,236,567.27 · 1 Oct 2026
- Personal Data Protection, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks Development, Draft Organizations Structure and Job Descriptions PreparationWon by Cenerva LTD (United Kingdom) · USD 649,000.00 · 28 Aug 2026
More Water & Environment tenders
- Supply of Pipes, Fittings and Construction Materials for MpwuwsaMPWAPWA URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AUTHORITY · Tanzania
- Construction of Water Supply at Majengo Nyakagwe ward for Nyakagwe CBWSO at Geita District in Geita RegionRUWASA - GEITA REGIONAL OFFICE · Tanzania
- Procurement of 3 Desktop Computers for enhencement of Conducive working environment at Mbeya City Council by June 2027MBEYA CITY COUNCIL · Tanzania
- Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of the Bidirectional Pipeline Upgrade for Two Metering Skids at Mtwara PortTANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY · Tanzania
- To construct Makongora-Kizinga Phase 1 water supply project in Muleba DistrictRUWASA - KAGERA REGIONAL OFFICE · Tanzania
FreeTender mirrors this notice for reference. Verify the details and bid on the official portal.
Verify & apply on the official portal →