UKSBS CON15007MC British Antarctic Survey Construction Works

British Antarctic Survey - Construction Works, comprises a number of construction works associated with the introduction of the UK Governments New Polar Research Vessel (NPRV) and the modernisation of research stations, including related offices and buildings, in the Antarctic and other regions of the world where scientist research is managed or carried out by and on behalf of the Natural Environmental Research Council, including the scientific research activity of the British Antarctic Survey. Works in scope may comprise some or all of the following and other related works: • Alterations or extension to the existing wharf and slipway at Rothera, Antarctica • New station buildings at Rothera, Antarctica • Aircraft hangar recladding & extension at Rothera, Antarctica • Repairs to the aircraft landing strip at Rothera,Antarctica • Additional bulk fuel storage tanks circa 230m³ each including bunding at Rothera • Bulk fuel facilities tanks at all other stations tank size circa 20 - 25m³ • New station buildings and facilities at Signy and other Islands in the Antarctic region • The demolition of existing buildings & disposal of waste outside Antarctica • New or re-furbished jetties at island research locations • New facilities resulting from changes in science requirements • Warehousing in the UK, South Atlantic & Antarctica • Alteration to Science and Communications towers and other infrastructure • Renewable energy installations • Various construction works in Cambridge and other UK locations The Authority anticipates that an Industry Day will be held during May or June 2016. Details of this event will be advised to those parties expressing an interest nearer the time. In addition, further information will be released publically in due course.