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UKRI-5788 BAS - Rothera - Steel platform

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Feb 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5788 BAS - Rothera - Steel platform." The award was made on 16 February 2026, following limited competition below threshold, under legal basis 2023/54. This procurement belongs to the goods category and, more specifically, involves the supply of steel fishplates to the British Antarctic Survey in the UKH12 region. The contract runs from 16 February to 30 March 2026, with a total gross value of £58,800 and was signed on 11 February 2026. The contracting stage is complete, marking the transition from tender to active contract status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Ecs Engineering Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, focusing on specialised engineering solutions. Companies in the steel manufacturing and engineering sectors can benefit from similar contracts by understanding the government’s procurement methods, which favour limited competition for specific projects below the financial threshold. Engaging with UKRI's procurement exercises could help such businesses increase their footprint within public sector contracts, particularly those concerning infrastructure and specialised projects such as those related to scientific research facilities. For growing businesses, aligning their offerings with the needs of organisations like UKRI could pave the way for expanding their client base and achieving substantial growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5788 BAS - Rothera - Steel platform

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Steel platform to the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013700-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44532400 - Steel fishplates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECS ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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