Tenders/UKRI-6113 METIS Temporary Cleanroom
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UKRI-6113 METIS Temporary Cleanroom

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Published: Oct 19, 2026
Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 services in the architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This tender defines the technical requirements for the provision of an alternative cleanroom facility at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh (ROE) in Scotland, UK, to support assembly and integration activities for the METIS LMS instrument. The requirements set out the environmental, spatial, services, and ancillary conditions that any proposed facility must satisfy in order to be considered for this engagement. We anticipate the requirement to be priced around £200K to £300K GBP ex VAT. Please review the full suite of tender documentation to understand the requirement, process and terms and conditions.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 19, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 098273-2026. 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 757 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 629 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: October 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Guardtech Cleanrooms Ltd was awarded the contract for £229,887. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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.

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 098273-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Guardtech Cleanrooms Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

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.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
098273-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
🇬🇧United Kingdom