---
title: "UKRI-5926 BAS - Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067062"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-17"
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# UKRI-5926 BAS - Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067062

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the procurement process for supplying Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers to the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, valued at £750,031.28, was awarded to Boxtor Ltd as of 2 April 2026 and is set to run from 3 April 2026 to 1 April 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal. The procurement was managed under a direct award method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and falls within the industry category of special-purpose mobile containers. The buying organisation, UKRI, is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised container manufacturing and related services. SMEs, like Boxtor Ltd, are particularly well-suited for these types of contracts, where specific technical expertise is paramount. The direct award approach highlights the need for businesses to offer unique competencies that potentially reduce competition, providing growth opportunities through specialized product offerings. Companies with capabilities in providing innovative solutions and technologies for research and environmental expeditions may find additional opportunities with UKRI and contracts of similar nature across sector-specific regions such as the UK's scientific research establishments.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Science Transit Dual Compressor Reefer containers to The British Antarctic Survey.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034970-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,031 |
| Contracts value | £750,031 |

## 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 | BOXTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034970-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025798-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034970-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025798-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025790-2026
  20th March 2026 - Transparency 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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