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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£9,000,000

Medical Provision for the British Antarctic Survey

Awarded to UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH

UK Research and Innovation(buyer)

Published
Published 5 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 March 2026

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Overview

UK Research and Innovation awarded a £9 million contract to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust on 4 May 2026 to provide medical and dental screening, occupational health advice, and physician deployment for British Antarctic Survey employees, contractors, and visitors prior to polar deployment. The contract includes supply of consumables for Antarctic surgeries, access to specialist consultants for field medical situations, and representation at international medical bodies including ComNAP and SCAR, as well as medical support to the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

Contracting authority

  • 8 live opportunities · 2,226 awarded contracts

    Swindon, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

  • UK Shared Business Services Ltd

    Procuring entity

    Swindon, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PMPN-7535-GNTG

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£9,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 August 2025
Questions by
25 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Medical practice and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£9,000,000
Award date
4 May 2026
Contract period
16 April 2026 → 16 April 2030
Winner
  • UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 July 2026

  2. Contract

    7 May 2026

  3. Tender Update

    19 February 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    10 February 2026

  5. Prior Information Notice

    5 August 2025

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