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UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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04 Dec 2025 at 13:53

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24 Oct 2025 at 14:48

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has conducted a procurement process as per the UKPGA 2023 legislation. The procurement titled "UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers" concerns the services required by the British Antarctic Survey. This process, initiated as a direct award without competition for technical reasons, is focused on providing maintenance and refurbishment services for snow groomers. The contract period spans from 14th November 2025 to 13th November 2028, with possible extensions up to 2029. The procurement fits within the "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment" industry category and involves international supplier Kassbohrer Gelandefahrzeug AG based in Germany. The award status is complete, and the contract is active as of 13th November 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles and associated equipment. The contract, valued at £1.8 million, provides sustained engagement for skilled entities capable of fulfilling technical requirements, such as Kassbohrer Gelandefahrzeug AG, a large-scale operator. Businesses that focus on bespoke technical solutions within the specified industry sector could find this call advantageous, enabling them to partake in evolving sectors like the British Antarctic Survey. The potential 1+1 year extension adds further prospects for long-term collaboration and sustained revenue generation. This procurement is ideally suited for firms capable of direct awards and fulfilling international service demands.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers

Notice Description

UKRI seeks to appoint a supplier to provide maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers for the British Antarctic Survey.

Procurement Information

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079763-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 3-4 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)
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KASSBOHRER GELANDEFAHRZEUG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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