---
title: "British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Apri 25 - Sept 25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d157"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) Apri 25 - Sept 25

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d157

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded a contract for the provision of comprehensive medical services under the title "British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) April 25 - September 25". The procurement process for this service under the health services category was initiated through a tender and reached the award stage with details finalised and notices published on 23rd July 2026. The contract was awarded to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, and the service is intended to support staff deployed at British Antarctic Survey locations, including stations, research vessels, and scientific fieldwork in the United Kingdom and Antarctica. The contract, valued at £800,000 with a gross amount of £960,000, was signed on 30th March 2026 and is active from 1st April to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was direct, specifically below the threshold without competition.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large healthcare organisations with expertise in providing medical services in challenging environments. Companies that specialise in supporting scientific and exploratory expeditions could find lucrative prospects in similar tenders. The contract's focus on delivering health services across remote locations like Antarctica offers a unique platform for businesses keen on expanding their operational reach into new regions, enhancing their expertise in specialised fields, and building strategic partnerships with governmental organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the provision of a comprehensive medical services to support staff deployed to the British Antarctic Survey's stations, research vessel and scientific field work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069398-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 06:58 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069398-2026
- 23 Jul 2026 at 06:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069397-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069398-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069397-2026
  23rd July 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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