---
title: "UKRI-4880 BAS - Tracked mobile knuckle boom crane"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05999a"
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published: "2025-09-12"
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# UKRI-4880 BAS - Tracked mobile knuckle boom crane

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05999a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of a tracked mobile knuckle boom crane for use by the British Antarctic Survey at Rothera Station in Antarctica. This procurement is conducted as an open procedure under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on the goods category, specifically cranes, and mobile lifting frames. The tender stage is currently active, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 12th October 2025 and the potential award on 7th November 2025. With a budget of £600,000 gross, the successful bidder will operate within the South East of England region, UKH12, from November 2025 to November 2027, with an option for a one-year contract extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in heavy machinery and crane supply. SMEs with capability in providing bespoke modifications for extreme environments like Antarctica or experience in the public sector's stringent quality standards may find this contract particularly favourable. Competing businesses should focus on offering superior technical and quality solutions, as these account for 75% of the evaluation criterion, alongside competitive pricing (15%) and social value (10%). Businesses keen on expanding their portfolio in international logistics and remote operations might find this opportunity particularly appealing.

## Notice

The British Antarctic Survey has a Mobile Crane at the rear that has been on site for over 20 years and coming to the end of its service life and we are looking to replace this machine during the 2025-2026 financial year. The Tracked Crane is used around Rothera Station in the Antarctic and will never travel more than a 2km radius to support general lifting operations around station such as relocation of general cargo on the rear deck, launch a recover small boats for boating operations and used as a MEWP (with attached personnel basket) for antenna maintenance around station. This machine will not be deployed outside of Rothera station local area, Export to Antarctica outside of EU emissions regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contracting authority may extend the contract for an additional 1 calendar year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056283-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056283-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056283-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm000007wOPKMA2&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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