Scope
Reference
UKRI-5434
Description
The purpose of this contract is for the supply and potential temporary storage of 2 custom fully converted containers to be used as offices and workshop space in Antarctica.
Contract 1. UKRI-5434 Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop
Supplier
Contract value
- £93,100 excluding VAT
- £111,720 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 30 June 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2026
- 6 months, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
Extensions to allow for any additional work required that is currently unforeseen.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Eldapoint Ltd
Knowsley Industrial Park North, Charley Wood Rd
Liverpool
L33 7SG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5434 Air Unit Hangar Replacement Office and Workshop
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government