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Modular Accommodation Block

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is inviting tenders for a modular accommodation block at the Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is open for submissions until 25th August 2026, with enquiries closing on 18th August 2026. The project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on modular and portable buildings and construction-related services. The process follows an open procedure, ensuring broad competition in its selection process, with an overall project value of approximately £800,000 excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and modular building sectors, particularly those specialising in durable and resilient infrastructure suitable for challenging environments such as Antarctica. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability conditions. The successful business could benefit from a long-term engagement with UKRI, stretching from 15th September 2026 to 30th September 2028, with provisions for potential extensions. The engagement presents a chance to enhance market credibility and expand business networks through a high-profile international project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modular Accommodation Block

Notice Description

UKRI is procuring a new modular accommodation facility for Rothera Research Station, Antarctica. The Facility will replace an existing temporary accommodation building, to provide modern, durable and resilient living space.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract allows for 2x periods of 6 months, in case of potential delays during construction, or with ability to receive delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d92a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072854-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
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, 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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