MRC LMB Minor Works

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Published: Aug 5, 2026

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Rehabilitation, Laboratory and Laboratories. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 14, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) intends to procure a contract for the delivery of minor works across its estate in Cambridge. The appointed contractor will be required to undertake a broad range of works including maintenance and repair of building fabric, mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems, hard landscaping, and small-scale refurbishment and installation projects. Works may be undertaken within laboratory, office, and domestic environments and will vary in scope from routine repairs to small capital improvement projects. The tender opportunity is expected to be published within the next two weeks. This requirement will be advertised, via a Tender Notice, on Find a Tender Service (FTS). Please regularly check for publication of the opportunity: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 5, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 074051-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued 571 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 485 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074051-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 14, 2026. You have 39 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,500,000 - £4,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.