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UKRI-5925 BAS - 20ft Shipping Containers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of 20ft shipping containers designated for the British Antarctic Survey. Classified under the 'goods' category, this procurement took place in Swindon, Wiltshire, but the delivery addresses include UKH12 region in the United Kingdom. The process concluded with a limited competition method and resulted in the award stage as of 27th March 2026. This contract carries a value of £89,916 gross, with a signed commencement date from 13th March 2026, extending potentially until 23rd December 2028. Boxtor Ltd was appointed as the supplier for this contract, which signals completion status with agreement on renewal terms extending for up to one additional calendar year.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supply chain logistics, specifically the production and distribution of containers, to engage with UKRI and the British Antarctic Survey. Companies with capabilities in producing robust and specialised maritime equipment can benefit from such government-led procurement, fostering connection with central public authorities. Large-scale enterprises like Boxtor Ltd, which cater to niche transport solutions, are particularly well-suited to respond to similar tenders, leading to potential increased revenue streams and market presence within governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5925 BAS - 20ft Shipping Containers

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of 20ft shipping containers to the British Antarctic Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028266-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34512600 - Container carriers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 24 Dec 2026 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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