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Modular Accommodation Block

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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31 Jul 2026 at 15:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is procuring a new modular accommodation facility for Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. The facility will replace an existing temporary accommodation building and provide modern, durable and resilient living space for research-station personnel. The requirement combines the supply of a modular or portable building with construction-related services. It covers one lot and is categorised as services. This is a specialist accommodation and construction requirement for a remote Antarctic research environment, rather than a standard building project. Businesses should therefore assess whether their modular construction, installation and construction-service capabilities can address the operational demands of delivering a durable accommodation facility for Rothera Research Station.

The process reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries could be submitted until 18 August 2026 at 16:00, and bids were due by 25 August 2026 at 16:00. The award decision was scheduled for 1 September 2026 at 23:59. The contract period was set from 15 September 2026 to 30 September 2028, with provision for two six-month renewal periods, allowing a maximum end date of 30 September 2029 if construction or delivery is delayed. The estimated value is £800,000 excluding VAT (£960,000 including VAT). The single lot is evaluated on quality at 65% and cost at 35%. Electronic submission is allowed, and bids must be submitted in English.

The requirement suits suppliers able to design, manufacture, supply and support modular accommodation, alongside the construction-related services needed to establish it at Rothera Research Station. Relevant businesses are likely to include modular building manufacturers, specialist construction contractors and firms with experience integrating accommodation facilities in demanding or remote environments. The stated requirement for modern, durable and resilient living space favours suppliers able to demonstrate robust building solutions and reliable delivery and installation capability. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so participation is not limited to large commercial contractors. Strong technical proposals are particularly important because quality carries substantially greater weighting than cost in the evaluation.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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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