Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 17:04

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, concluded with the purpose of supplying two custom fully converted containers to serve as office and workshop spaces in Antarctica. This tender, titled "Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop," belongs to the services industry category, specifically modular and portable buildings, as well as construction-related services. The process took place at UKRI's location in Swindon, Wiltshire. The open competition procurement method was employed, under a below-threshold contract, with the award stage marked complete on 12th May 2026, following the initial tendering stage that closed on 16th January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £93,100 excluding VAT, commenced on 31st March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the modular construction and portable buildings sectors. Companies specialising in innovative design and custom container solutions could find opportunities for growth, particularly those able to adapt to extreme environmental conditions like Antarctica. The procurement was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighted by the involvement of Eldapoint Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Liverpool, which was awarded the contract. Such projects can encourage SMEs by underlining the importance of quality and competitive pricing, explicitly focusing on these factors, with 60% dedicated to quality and 40% to price. Engaging in similar tenders, SMEs can enhance their experience and expand their market reach in specialised construction 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/043661-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£93,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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