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BAS - SDA - 17.4m Piston Corer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Jul 2026 at 13:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "BAS - SDA - 17.4m Piston Corer," under the main category of goods. The procurement process concluded with the direct appointment of OSIL LTD, a supplier located in Havant. The procurement method used was 'below threshold - without competition.' This specific contract, valued at £77,380 excluding VAT, was signed on 20th July 2026, with the contract period running from 27th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The project is related to the supply of a 17.4m Piston Corer to the British Antarctic Survey, aligning with the CPV classification for floating drilling platforms.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised drilling and geological survey equipment. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in engineering high-specification drilling apparatus could find a lucrative market in similar procurements, particularly those with expertise in serving governmental or research organisations. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions in the exploration and environmental engineering sectors could also benefit from collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities under similar public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - SDA - 17.4m Piston Corer

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of 17.4m Piston Corer to the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d001
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068768-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34514400 - Floating drilling platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

OSIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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