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UKRI-4827 Igloo Satellite Cabins

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Mar 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has completed a public procurement process titled "UKRI-4827 Igloo Satellite Cabins" for the purchase of goods in the category of cabins, specifically Igloo Satellite Cabins. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, worth £254,385, was awarded to Penguin Composites Pty Ltd, an Australian supplier, on 14th March 2025. The delivery location for the project is Cambridgeshire County Council, within the UKH12 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in composite materials and prefabricated cabins, particularly those that can offer specialised technical solutions where competition is limited. Large businesses with the capacity to manufacture and provide high-quality, bespoke products will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The award criteria, which weighted quality at 80% and price at 20%, suggest a strong emphasis on delivering high-standard products, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses focused on innovation and excellence in their industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4827 Igloo Satellite Cabins

Notice Description

Purchase of Igloo Satellite Cabins

Procurement Information

Only one supplier was found to have the ability to meet the requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010492-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44211110 - Cabins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,385 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
NERC procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENGUIN COMPOSITES

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