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BAS - Fuel Oil Transfer Pumps

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation and is focused on the supply of Fuel Oil Transfer Pumps to The British Antarctic Survey. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically related to fuel pumps, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was conducted directly below the threshold without competition, and the process is in the award stage with the contract already signed on 12th March 2026 and set to be active until 29th June 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is Heinrich Behrens Pumpenfabrik GmbH & Co from Germany.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved in fuel pump manufacturing or supply, due to the award being completed without competition, which may simplify participation in similar future tenders. Businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in industrial pumps, could benefit from exploring contracts with UKRI or similar governmental bodies, leveraging this contract as a benchmark for their capabilities to operate in international markets and cater to specialised needs, such as those for the British Antarctic Survey.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028289-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
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
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

HEINRICH BEHRENS PUMPENFABRIK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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