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title: "Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600ce"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600ce

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, concluded with the purpose of supplying two custom fully converted containers to serve as office and workshop spaces in Antarctica. This tender, titled "Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop," belongs to the services industry category, specifically modular and portable buildings, as well as construction-related services. The process took place at UKRI's location in Swindon, Wiltshire. The open competition procurement method was employed, under a below-threshold contract, with the award stage marked complete on 12th May 2026, following the initial tendering stage that closed on 16th January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £93,100 excluding VAT, commenced on 31st March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the modular construction and portable buildings sectors. Companies specialising in innovative design and custom container solutions could find opportunities for growth, particularly those able to adapt to extreme environmental conditions like Antarctica. The procurement was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighted by the involvement of Eldapoint Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Liverpool, which was awarded the contract. Such projects can encourage SMEs by underlining the importance of quality and competitive pricing, explicitly focusing on these factors, with 60% dedicated to quality and 40% to price. Engaging in similar tenders, SMEs can enhance their experience and expand their market reach in specialised construction solutions.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and potential temporary storage of 2 custom fully converted containers to be used as offices and workshop space in Antarctica.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions to allow for any potential changes to design or delayed parts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043661-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £93,100 |
| Contracts value | £93,100 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELDAPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 17:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043661-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015081-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000994-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043661-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015081-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000994-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm000009HzOTMA0&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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