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BAS - Tracked mobile knuckle boom crane

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 13:29

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 07:11

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the purchase of a tracked mobile knuckle boom crane for the British Antarctic Survey. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically for cranes, mobile lifting frames, and works trucks fitted with a crane. The procurement method used was an open procedure and covered by the GPA agreement. The contract began on 10 November 2025 and is scheduled to end on 9 October 2027, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The procurement location is Wiagn, United Kingdom, and was valued at a gross amount of GBP 655,170. These developments proceeded from the tender stage on 15 September 2025 to award and active contract status by 4 December 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in manufacturing and supplying cranes or similar heavy lifting equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Bradley's Construction Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are especially well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, as they can leverage their expertise in custom manufacturing solutions that adhere to specific site and operational requirements like those required by the British Antarctic Survey. The provided renewal possibility extends the opportunity for continued business interactions and further growth, encouraging participation from businesses that fulfil technical quality and social value criteria with potential emission-regulations considerations for Antarctic operations.

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Notice Title

BAS - Tracked mobile knuckle boom crane

Notice Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a tracked mobile knuckle boom crane to the British Antarctic Survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contracting authority may extend the contract for an additional 1 calendar year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079745-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£545,975 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£545,975 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

BRADLEY'S CONSTRUCTION

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