UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
South West
Direct award
14 November 2025 to 13 November 2028

Maintenance and refurbishment services for snow groomer vehicles operated by the British Antarctic Survey. The work involves technical support and mechanical servicing required to maintain operational readiness of heavy-duty snow grooming equipment in remote, harsh Antarctic conditions.

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Awarded value: £1.8m; As published
Published: 21 October 2025
Awarded: 13 November 2025; Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 13 November 2028

What the contract covers

Maintenance and refurbishment services

Provision of specialist maintenance, repair, and refurbishment services for snow groomer vehicles used in extreme polar environments.

Maintenance services for snow groomers for the British Antarctic Survey
Refurbishment services for snow groomers for the British Antarctic Survey

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Maintenance and refurbishment services
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 14 November 2025 to 13 November 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
CPV codes: 50110000

Services in this contract

Specialist and converted vehicle maintenanceMain service£525k typicalMaintenance and refurbishment of snow groomers for British Antarctic Survey

Lifecycle

Published
21 October 2025
Contract awardedto Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG
13 November 2025
Contract starts
14 November 2025
Contract ends
13 November 2028

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Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/330453/ukri-5089-bas-provision-of-maintenance-and-refurb-services-for-snow-groomers
Buyer reference: UKRI-5089
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d0a6
Last checked: 5 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI-5089 BAS - Provision of maintenance and refurb services for snow groomers. Contract award, 21 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/330453/ukri-5089-bas-provision-of-maintenance-and-refurb-services-for-snow-groomers (accessed 5 November 2026).