---
title: "BAS - SDA - 17.4m Piston Corer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d001"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# BAS - SDA - 17.4m Piston Corer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d001

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "BAS - SDA - 17.4m Piston Corer," under the main category of goods. The procurement process concluded with the direct appointment of OSIL LTD, a supplier located in Havant. The procurement method used was 'below threshold - without competition.' This specific contract, valued at £77,380 excluding VAT, was signed on 20th July 2026, with the contract period running from 27th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The project is related to the supply of a 17.4m Piston Corer to the British Antarctic Survey, aligning with the CPV classification for floating drilling platforms.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised drilling and geological survey equipment. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in engineering high-specification drilling apparatus could find a lucrative market in similar procurements, particularly those with expertise in serving governmental or research organisations. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions in the exploration and environmental engineering sectors could also benefit from collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities under similar public sector initiatives.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of 17.4m Piston Corer 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/068768-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,380 |

## 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 | OSIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34514400 - Floating drilling platforms

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068768-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068768-2026
  21st July 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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