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UKRI-5926 BAS - Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Apr 2026 at 08:27

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:45

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the procurement process for supplying Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers to the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, valued at £750,031.28, was awarded to Boxtor Ltd as of 2 April 2026 and is set to run from 3 April 2026 to 1 April 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal. The procurement was managed under a direct award method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and falls within the industry category of special-purpose mobile containers. The buying organisation, UKRI, is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised container manufacturing and related services. SMEs, like Boxtor Ltd, are particularly well-suited for these types of contracts, where specific technical expertise is paramount. The direct award approach highlights the need for businesses to offer unique competencies that potentially reduce competition, providing growth opportunities through specialized product offerings. Companies with capabilities in providing innovative solutions and technologies for research and environmental expeditions may find additional opportunities with UKRI and contracts of similar nature across sector-specific regions such as the UK's scientific research establishments.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5926 BAS - Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers to The British Antarctic Survey.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067062
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£750,031 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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