Award

Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop" involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the contracting authority, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This tender, typically catering to the construction-related services sector, aims to procure custom containers for use as offices and workshops in Antarctica. The procurement method was an open competition, below the statutory threshold, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. With the tender initially published on the 7th of January 2026, the contract was awarded on the 19th of February 2026, marking its current status as complete. The contract period is set from the 23rd of February to the 30th of June 2026, with possibilities for extension until the end of August for unforeseen additional work.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in modular and portable buildings, as well as construction-related services. Offering a contract value of £111,720, with direct benefits for suppliers prepared to adapt to complex logistical demands, particularly in remote locations such as Antarctica. Eldapoint Ltd, an SME located in Liverpool, successfully secured this contract, therefore exemplifying the potential advantages for similar businesses with capabilities in custom container conversions and temporary storage solutions. Given its open competition format, this process invites diverse participation, fostering competitive growth and partnership opportunities in niche markets focusing on sustainable and portable infrastructure solutions.

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Notice Title

Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and potential temporary storage of 2 custom fully converted containers to be used as offices and workshop space in Antarctica.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions to allow for any potential changes to design or delayed parts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015081-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£93,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELDAPOINT

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