BAS - Lab 258 & 270 Refurbishment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting bids for the refurbishment of Laboratories 258 & 270 at The British Antarctic Survey, a project titled "BAS - Lab 258 & 270 Refurbishment." This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory building construction work, with a location in the United Kingdom, specifically region UKH12. The process is currently at the tender stage, using an open procedure, with important deadlines including a tender period closing on 23rd July 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 7th July 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £378,000 GBP gross, with work scheduled to commence from 17th September 2026 and conclude by 17th January 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment within the laboratory sector. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this project highly suitable, due to its open invitation for competitive bidding and specific focus on technical quality, price, and social value as award criteria. Engaging in this contract could bolster a company's portfolio in public sector collaborations, enhance its market credibility, and potentially lead to future opportunities within UK's central government projects or similar refurbishment initiatives.

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Notice Title

BAS - Lab 258 & 270 Refurbishment

Notice Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Laboratories 258 & 270 at The British Antarctic Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059068-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 17 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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