---
title: "UKRI-5949 BAS - Lightweight Hot Water Drilling Winch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067567"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# UKRI-5949 BAS - Lightweight Hot Water Drilling Winch

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067567

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the procurement process for a Lightweight Hot Water Drilling Winch intended for the British Antarctic Survey. The process, identified as UKRI-5949, was conducted without competition under a direct procurement method, reflecting a below-threshold approach. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting the industry dealing with mobile drilling derricks. The contract, valued at £71,550 (net), is active and spans from 26th March 2026 to 25th June 2026, with delivery scheduled for the UKH12 region. UKRI, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, oversees this procurement, and interested parties can contact them at nercprocurement@ukri.org.

This tender offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in engineering solutions for drilling operations. With Able Engineering Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) from Kings Lynn, having been awarded the contract, similar companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying drilling equipment could be well-suited for future opportunities with UKRI and other public authorities. The non-competitive, direct procurement approach adopted here could signal potential for businesses to engage in similar contracts, facilitating improved penetration into the public sector market.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Lightweight Hot Water Drilling Winch for the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028034-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,550 |

## 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 | ABLE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144100 - Mobile drilling derricks

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028034-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028034-2026
  26th March 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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