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title: "UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d0a6"
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published: "2025-12-04"
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# UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d0a6

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has conducted a procurement process as per the UKPGA 2023 legislation. The procurement titled "UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers" concerns the services required by the British Antarctic Survey. This process, initiated as a direct award without competition for technical reasons, is focused on providing maintenance and refurbishment services for snow groomers. The contract period spans from 14th November 2025 to 13th November 2028, with possible extensions up to 2029. The procurement fits within the "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment" industry category and involves international supplier Kassbohrer Gelandefahrzeug AG based in Germany. The award status is complete, and the contract is active as of 13th November 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles and associated equipment. The contract, valued at £1.8 million, provides sustained engagement for skilled entities capable of fulfilling technical requirements, such as Kassbohrer Gelandefahrzeug AG, a large-scale operator. Businesses that focus on bespoke technical solutions within the specified industry sector could find this call advantageous, enabling them to partake in evolving sectors like the British Antarctic Survey. The potential 1+1 year extension adds further prospects for long-term collaboration and sustained revenue generation. This procurement is ideally suited for firms capable of direct awards and fulfilling international service demands.

## Notice

UKRI seeks to appoint a supplier to provide maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers for the British Antarctic Survey.

### Procurement Information

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079763-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KASSBOHRER GELANDEFAHRZEUG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079763-2025
- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068294-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 11:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067069-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079763-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068294-2025
  24th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067069-2025
  21st October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pistenbully.com
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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