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UKRI-5473 BAS - Detailed design services for a self-raising platform

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this contract involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-5473 BAS - Detailed design services for a self-raising platform," falls under the engineering design services category and supports the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement method was limited competition, below the financial threshold, resulting in an active contract award. Important dates include the contract start date on 26th January 2026, set to end by 31st March 2026, with a potential extension lasting until 30th September 2026. Fieldhouse Engineering Limited, an SME from Taunton, Somerset, was awarded the contract to provide the required design services.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for engineering firms specialising in innovative design services, particularly those with an interest in supporting scientific and environmental research projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering design can find this procurement particularly beneficial, as the contract involves delivering bespoke design solutions. Businesses that can efficiently manage the technical and logistical demands of such specialised projects are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, particularly when public bodies like UKRI require innovative contributions for prominent scientific missions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5473 BAS - Detailed design services for a self-raising platform

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the provision of Detailed design services for a self-raising platform to the British Antarctic Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006661-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

FIELDHOUSE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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