Tender

UKRI-5434 Air Unit Hanger Replacement Office and Workshop

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire. It seeks tenders for the "UKRI-5434 Air Unit Hanger Replacement Office and Workshop" contract. The project involves the supply and potential temporary storage of two fully converted containers to be used as office and workshop space in Antarctica. The procurement stage is currently active and uses an open competition method. Essential dates include the closing of the tender submission period on 16th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 27th January 2026 and potentially extending until 30th June 2026. The main industry category is services, particularly focusing on modular and portable buildings and construction-related services, with a total contract value estimated at £120,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the construction and modular building industries, particularly those experienced in challenging environments like Antarctica. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, highlighting UKRI's inclusive approach and focus on quality and price as award criteria. Firms looking to diversify their portfolio by undertaking projects with logistic and environmental complexities will find this contract appealing. The potential for contract renewal also offers ongoing engagement, fostering growth and sustained business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5434 Air Unit Hanger 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000994-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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