---
title: "UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Oct 25 - Mar 26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Oct 25 - Mar 26

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Oct 25 - Mar 26" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract was aimed at providing comprehensive medical services to support staff at the British Antarctic Survey's stations, research vessel, and scientific field work, classified under the health services industry category. The geographical scope included the United Kingdom and Antarctica. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, and was awarded to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The procurement stage has been completed, with the final contract period from 27th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, and a contract termination notice was published on 30th April 2026 due to the contract's completion.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations with expertise in providing health services in remote and challenging environments, such as Antarctica. The direct engagement by UKRI with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust indicates the need for established and technically capable suppliers that can deliver specialised medical support. Businesses involved in healthcare provision, especially with experience in governmental and international collaborations, would find this type of contract highly suitable. The focus on technical competencies suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises with niche expertise could strategically position themselves to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the provision of a comprehensive medical services to support staff deployed to the British Antarctic Survey's stations, research vessel and scientific field work.

### Procurement Information

Competition absent for technical reasoning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039716-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:54 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039716-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007002-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003194-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003189-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039716-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007002-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003194-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003189-2026
  14th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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