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title: "UKRI-5473 BAS - Detailed design services for a self-raising platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e8d"
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# UKRI-5473 BAS - Detailed design services for a self-raising platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e8d

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed in this contract involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-5473 BAS - Detailed design services for a self-raising platform," falls under the engineering design services category and supports the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement method was limited competition, below the financial threshold, resulting in an active contract award. Important dates include the contract start date on 26th January 2026, set to end by 31st March 2026, with a potential extension lasting until 30th September 2026. Fieldhouse Engineering Limited, an SME from Taunton, Somerset, was awarded the contract to provide the required design services.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for engineering firms specialising in innovative design services, particularly those with an interest in supporting scientific and environmental research projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering design can find this procurement particularly beneficial, as the contract involves delivering bespoke design solutions. Businesses that can efficiently manage the technical and logistical demands of such specialised projects are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, particularly when public bodies like UKRI require innovative contributions for prominent scientific missions.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the provision of Detailed design services for a self-raising platform to the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006661-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,250 |

## 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 | FIELDHOUSE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006661-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006661-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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