This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

23 Jul 2026 at 06:58

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 06:56

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded a contract for the provision of comprehensive medical services under the title "British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) April 25 - September 25". The procurement process for this service under the health services category was initiated through a tender and reached the award stage with details finalised and notices published on 23rd July 2026. The contract was awarded to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, and the service is intended to support staff deployed at British Antarctic Survey locations, including stations, research vessels, and scientific fieldwork in the United Kingdom and Antarctica. The contract, valued at £800,000 with a gross amount of £960,000, was signed on 30th March 2026 and is active from 1st April to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was direct, specifically below the threshold without competition.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large healthcare organisations with expertise in providing medical services in challenging environments. Companies that specialise in supporting scientific and exploratory expeditions could find lucrative prospects in similar tenders. The contract's focus on delivering health services across remote locations like Antarctica offers a unique platform for businesses keen on expanding their operational reach into new regions, enhancing their expertise in specialised fields, and building strategic partnerships with governmental organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Title

British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Apri 25 - Sept 25

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for the provision of a comprehensive medical services to support staff deployed to the British Antarctic Survey's stations, research vessel and scientific field work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d157
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069398-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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