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UKRI-5890 Supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and MET Instrument Tower

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and Meteorological Instrument Tower. The contract was awarded to Ecs Engineering Services Ltd and is associated with the British Antarctic Survey project. The procurement method used was a limited competition, which is under the below-threshold category for goods within the meteorological instruments industry. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £53,880. The legal basis for the contract is rooted in the UKPGA legislation from 2023.

The completion of this tender provides businesses dealing in meteorological equipment with collaboration opportunities that could catalyse further business growth, particularly for large-scale engineering service providers. The procurement process emphasises opportunities to work with prominent entities like UKRI, which can be advantageous in establishing recognition and reliability within the public sector market. Businesses with expertise in supplying specialised meteorological instruments and those capable of delivering efficient, large-scale engineering solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements for potential future growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5890 Supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and MET Instrument Tower

Notice Description

This is a contract award for the supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and MET Instrument Tower, to the British Antarctic Survey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028620-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

ECS ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

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