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BAS - Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Mar 2026 at 13:37

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) appointing Boxtor Ltd for the supply of Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers dedicated to the British Antarctic Survey. The buying organisation, UKRI, is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, and operates under the public authority classification in central government. This procurement falls within the industry category of special-purpose mobile containers. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a pending contract value of £750,031.28 GBP. The contract period starts on 3rd April 2026 and ends on 1st April 2027, with a potential extension by one year. The contract's delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKH12.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical solutions within the container supply and maintenance sector. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, highlighting an opportunity for businesses with unique expertise in specialised containers. Although Boxtor Ltd has been chosen, other small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with similar technical capabilities might also engage in similar future tenders or collaborations with UKRI. This contract demonstrates the demand for specialised goods and services tailored to specific mission requirements, beneficial for SMEs with strong technical capabilities and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers

Notice Description

UKRI is in the process of appointing a supplier to provide maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers for the British Antarctic Survey.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067062
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025798-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,031 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

BOXTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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