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PS26220- Antarctic Environmental Impact Assessment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS26220- Antarctic Environmental Impact Assessment" has been completed under the directive of the UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category and was specifically aimed at supporting the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. This process was conducted without competition, as it was determined that only a particular supplier, Constantia Consulting Ltd, could fulfill the technical requirements needed. This contract, valued at 27,200 NZD net, was awarded on 28 July 2026, with the contract period running from 29 July 2026 to 31 December 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses with expertise in research and development, particularly those capable of undertaking complex environmental and infrastructure assessments in extreme environments such as Antarctica. The procurement method's direct approach highlights the necessity for specialized skills and experience, positioning businesses with proven technical capabilities as prime candidates for future opportunities in similar domains. Enterprises focusing on infrastructure modernisation programmes can explore collaboration prospects with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation for potential growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26220- Antarctic Environmental Impact Assessment

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or work required and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d645
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071630-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CONSTANTIA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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