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BAS - Heavy Duty Clip-on Flooring for

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Feb 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "BAS - Heavy Duty Clip-on Flooring" has been completed, with UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, acting as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically "Solid flooring" (CPV code 44112210), contributing to the British Antarctic Survey. The tender was conducted using a limited competition method as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 19th February 2026 and will be active from 23rd February to 30th March 2026, with a gross value of £73,200. The awarded supplier, GRASSFORM PLANT HIRE LIMITED, is located in Ingatestone, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in construction materials, particularly those offering durable flooring solutions. The targeted industry involves supplying goods to governmental organisations for specific and often challenging environments, such as the Antarctic. Therefore, companies with expertise in supplying robust materials designed for extreme conditions could benefit from similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in civil engineering or construction supplies might find such opportunities suitable to expand their reach within the public sector, particularly those interested in collaborating on government-related projects.

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Notice Title

BAS - Heavy Duty Clip-on Flooring for

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Heavy Duty Clip-on Flooring to the British Antarctic Survey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015509-2026
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

44112210 - Solid flooring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 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

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

GRASSFORM PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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