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BAS - Fuel Oil Transfer Pumps

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

10 Jun 2026 at 07:59

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

27 Mar 2026 at 09:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), was for the provision of Fuel Oil Transfer Pumps for the British Antarctic Survey, classified under the public authority central government category. The procurement involves delivery to a region in the United Kingdom (UKH12). The process included a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, which concluded successfully with an award to the supplier, Heinrich Behrens Pumpenfabrik GmbH & Co., based in Bremen, Germany. The agreement was signed on 12th March 2026, with the contract period ending on 29th June 2026. Despite the successful procurement phase, the contract was eventually terminated by 27th May 2026, as indicated by the contract termination notice issued on 10th June 2026.

This contract presented an opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of fuel pumps, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with existing capabilities in high-quality pump systems. Suppliers from across Europe and those with logistical capabilities to handle international shipments to the UK would find this procurement process accessible through its direct procurement method. The focus on delivering to the British Antarctic Survey suggests potential demands for businesses prepared to operate under challenging geographical and environmental conditions. Such contracts not only provide immediate revenue but also bolster a supplier's credentials, opening doors for future government contract opportunities within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Fuel Oil Transfer Pumps

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Fuel Oil Transfer Pumps to The British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054506-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122180 - Fuel pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,182 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

Heinrich Behrens Pumpenfabrik GmbH & Co

Further Information

Notice Documents

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