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UKRI-6071 Underground Gas Network & Associated Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has announced plans to buy construction and energy work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,690,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 7 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 65 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

UKRI-STFC is seeking to engage with specialist gas network providers that are registered under the Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS) and have the capacity, capability, skills and competencies required to deliver a comprehensive gas network maintenance service. The requirement relates to the planned and preventative maintenance of UKRI-STFC's private gas distribution network at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX ensuring the safe and reliable flow of gas across the network and the provision of suitable records and evidence to support external audits, demonstrating compliance, safety and operational performance.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 079707-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

1894

Awards

1742

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From notice 079707-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.