---
title: "UKRI-5890 Supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and MET Instrument Tower"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# UKRI-5890 Supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and MET Instrument Tower

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676c6

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and Meteorological Instrument Tower. The contract was awarded to Ecs Engineering Services Ltd and is associated with the British Antarctic Survey project. The procurement method used was a limited competition, which is under the below-threshold category for goods within the meteorological instruments industry. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £53,880. The legal basis for the contract is rooted in the UKPGA legislation from 2023.

The completion of this tender provides businesses dealing in meteorological equipment with collaboration opportunities that could catalyse further business growth, particularly for large-scale engineering service providers. The procurement process emphasises opportunities to work with prominent entities like UKRI, which can be advantageous in establishing recognition and reliability within the public sector market. Businesses with expertise in supplying specialised meteorological instruments and those capable of delivering efficient, large-scale engineering solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements for potential future growth.

## Notice

This is a contract award for the supply of Pre-cast Tower Base and MET Instrument Tower, 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/028620-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,900 |

## 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028620-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028620-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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