Planning

AIMP Aircraft Hanger

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation is planning a procurement process for the construction of an aircraft hanger at the British Antarctic Survey site, located in the Antarctic. Classified under the works category, this project falls within the building construction industry, with an estimated value of £30,000,000. As a sub-central government public authority, UK Research & Innovation is overseeing the process, currently in the planning stage. The procurement will commence by 31st March 2026 and aims to conclude by 31st March 2027. The legal framework guiding this tender is UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance and adherence to standards.

Businesses within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in handling overseas projects in challenging environments like the Antarctic, will find this tender an exciting opportunity for growth. With the project significantly above the threshold, it presents substantial business prospects and requires firms proficient in large-scale building construction work. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, durable structures in extreme conditions are well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender. Collaborating with UK Research & Innovation provides a prestigious platform for expanding business operations internationally and showcases expertise in specialised construction projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIMP Aircraft Hanger

Notice Description

Construction of Aircraft Hanger at the British Antarctic Survey site in the Antarctic To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952374224

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051eed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025208-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@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
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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