---
title: "UKRI-5788 BAS - Rothera - Steel platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065488"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# UKRI-5788 BAS - Rothera - Steel platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065488

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5788 BAS - Rothera - Steel platform." The award was made on 16 February 2026, following limited competition below threshold, under legal basis 2023/54. This procurement belongs to the goods category and, more specifically, involves the supply of steel fishplates to the British Antarctic Survey in the UKH12 region. The contract runs from 16 February to 30 March 2026, with a total gross value of £58,800 and was signed on 11 February 2026. The contracting stage is complete, marking the transition from tender to active contract status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Ecs Engineering Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, focusing on specialised engineering solutions. Companies in the steel manufacturing and engineering sectors can benefit from similar contracts by understanding the government’s procurement methods, which favour limited competition for specific projects below the financial threshold. Engaging with UKRI's procurement exercises could help such businesses increase their footprint within public sector contracts, particularly those concerning infrastructure and specialised projects such as those related to scientific research facilities. For growing businesses, aligning their offerings with the needs of organisations like UKRI could pave the way for expanding their client base and achieving substantial growth.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Steel 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/013700-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| 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 | ECS ENGINEERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44532400 - Steel fishplates

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013700-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013700-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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