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UKRI-5999 Asbestos Surveys Antarctic Stations 2025 2027

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Jun 2026 at 11:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Jun 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing the contracting process titled "UKRI-5999 Asbestos Surveys Antarctic Stations 2025 2027", which focuses on asbestos removal services at British Antarctic Survey (BAS) research stations. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is part of a direct award process. The award stage was completed with a contract signed on 23rd June 2026, and service provision will occur from 25th June 2026 to 31st July 2028, valued at £280,947. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons, with the main supplier being the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust based in Cambridge.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers with expertise in hazardous material management. Companies specialising in environmental health services, particularly those with capabilities in remote or challenging environments, are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. Given the specialised technical requirements, businesses with previous experience working in Antarctic or similar domains could find this contract particularly valuable in positioning themselves for future specialised public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5999 Asbestos Surveys Antarctic Stations 2025 2027

Notice Description

Asbestos Surveys BAS Antarctic Research Stations Seasons 2025/26 and 2026/27

Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons i. Competition is absent for technical reasons ii. Disproportionate technical capability/additional deliveries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,946 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£280,946 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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