Planning

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

BAS - Rothera - Fuel Tank Replacement Project

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 Aug 2026 at 13:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2026 at 13:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) intends to procure the design, manufacture and delivery of fuel tanks for the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Fuel Tank Replacement Project. This is a supply contract for storage tanks, with delivery associated with the British Antarctic Survey’s operations in Antarctica. The requirement is managed by UKRI, the UK central government research and innovation organisation. The scope covers the complete tank supply lifecycle from design through manufacture to delivery, so it is relevant to manufacturers and engineering businesses able to provide bespoke or project-specific fuel storage equipment. Suppliers with experience supporting specialist, remote or research-site infrastructure may find the requirement particularly relevant when the procurement reaches the market.

This process is at the planning stage: UKRI has announced its intention to procure and has not yet invited tenders. The expected procurement is a single lot, with an estimated value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT, or £2,400,000 including VAT. The buyer expects the contract to run from 28 December 2026 to 27 December 2028, with a possible extension to 27 December 2029. UKRI expects to issue the next notice on 25 September 2026. As part of preliminary market engagement, interested suppliers are asked to request and review the RFI pack, then send an RFI response by 17:00 on 31 August 2026, including the stated procurement reference and supporting information.

The requirement is likely to suit small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger fuel-storage and engineering specialists. Businesses should prepare evidence of their ability to design, manufacture and deliver storage tanks as a complete package, including the technical capability to produce equipment for a demanding British Antarctic Survey project. Relevant suppliers may include tank manufacturers, process-engineering firms, industrial fabrication companies and specialist contractors with reliable delivery arrangements for remote or challenging locations. Experience of fuel infrastructure, engineered storage systems, quality-controlled manufacture and project coordination would help suppliers demonstrate their fit. The planned market engagement gives capable businesses an opportunity to explain their relevant experience and shape their preparation before the tender is issued.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Rothera - Fuel Tank Replacement Project

Notice Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier for the design, manufacture & delivery of Fuel Tanks for the British Antarctic Survey.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are required to request an RFI pack & review the Request For Information Document and supporting information and submit their response to the RFI to the following email: NERCProcurement@ukri.org no later than 17:00 hours on 31th August 2026. Emails are to include the Request For Information attachments, UKRI-6184 procurement reference as well as any supplementary supporting information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e3a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077262-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44611400 - Storage tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...