Scope
Reference
C0752
Description
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.
Contract 1. UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) to Mar 26
Supplier
Contract value
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 5 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- AQ - Antarctica
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJW-1642-HQRM
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Derriford Road Crownhill
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01752 202082
Email: communications.phnt@nhs.net
Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5459 British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU) to Mar 26
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Richardson
Telephone: 01793 442000
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government