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title: "BAS - Lab 258 & 270 Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb53"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# BAS - Lab 258 & 270 Refurbishment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb53

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting bids for the refurbishment of Laboratories 258 & 270 at The British Antarctic Survey, a project titled "BAS - Lab 258 & 270 Refurbishment." This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory building construction work, with a location in the United Kingdom, specifically region UKH12. The process is currently at the tender stage, using an open procedure, with important deadlines including a tender period closing on 23rd July 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 7th July 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £378,000 GBP gross, with work scheduled to commence from 17th September 2026 and conclude by 17th January 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment within the laboratory sector. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this project highly suitable, due to its open invitation for competitive bidding and specific focus on technical quality, price, and social value as award criteria. Engaging in this contract could bolster a company's portfolio in public sector collaborations, enhance its market credibility, and potentially lead to future opportunities within UK's central government projects or similar refurbishment initiatives.

## Notice

UKRI is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Laboratories 258 & 270 at The British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059068-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2026 - 17 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | £315,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059068-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059068-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000BiWYvMAN&searchStr=6065&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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