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UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Oct 25 - Mar 26

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

30 Apr 2026 at 10:54

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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27 Jan 2026 at 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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14 Jan 2026 at 15:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Jan 2026 at 15:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Oct 25 - Mar 26" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract was aimed at providing comprehensive medical services to support staff at the British Antarctic Survey's stations, research vessel, and scientific field work, classified under the health services industry category. The geographical scope included the United Kingdom and Antarctica. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, and was awarded to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The procurement stage has been completed, with the final contract period from 27th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, and a contract termination notice was published on 30th April 2026 due to the contract's completion.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations with expertise in providing health services in remote and challenging environments, such as Antarctica. The direct engagement by UKRI with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust indicates the need for established and technically capable suppliers that can deliver specialised medical support. Businesses involved in healthcare provision, especially with experience in governmental and international collaborations, would find this type of contract highly suitable. The focus on technical competencies suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises with niche expertise could strategically position themselves to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Oct 25 - Mar 26

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for the provision of a comprehensive medical services to support staff deployed to the British Antarctic Survey's stations, research vessel and scientific field work.

Procurement Information

Competition absent for technical reasoning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039716-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Further Information

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