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CSP26649 - Base Layers for BAS

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Jul 2026 at 07:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was administered by UK Research and Innovation for the supply of base layer clothing to the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically occupational clothing and workwear accessories. Conducted via a limited competition procurement method, this contracting process is classified as below threshold, and has been completed with the award to MINISTRY OF WOOL LTD. The active contract was signed on 26th July 2026, and runs from 27th July 2026 until 30th November 2026. The procurement process was initiated and managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd based in Swindon, UK, ensuring compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in workwear and textile goods to engage in public sector contracts. Particularly suited for businesses that produce occupational and specialised clothing, this contract underscores the potential for growth by forming partnerships with significant government bodies. Companies with relevant capabilities who can tailor their offerings to meet specific climate conditions like those of the Antarctic have the chance to leverage similar procurement activities for strategic business development, reinforcing their market presence within niche industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26649 - Base Layers for BAS

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Base Layer clothing for BAS to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071490-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

MINISTRY OF WOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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