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UKSBS PR17116 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia (2019)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Antarctic Survey, through UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), is undertaking a procurement process to charter a research vessel and crew for whale research off South Georgia. The tender, titled "UKSBS PR17116 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia (2019)", is currently in the Tender stage. This process is active and invites bids until 30 November 2017. The contract is valued at £90,000 and involves services classified under specialised boats and research vessel services, with a delivery period from 1 January to 28 February 2019.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine research, boat hire with crew, and those with experience in environmental studies. Enterprises that can provide specialized vessels capable of conducting scientific research in challenging marine conditions will find this tender particularly relevant. With a profit margin that can be attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), those interested in environmental conservation and research applications should consider competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR17116 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia (2019)

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The British Antarctic Survey is looking to charter a research yacht (vessel) and crew (6-7 berth) for 28 days (+ optional 5 days if required) to undertake a field survey of whales near South Georgia in January and/or February 2019. Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the Yacht Owners to provide The project is a field survey of southern right whales feeding off South Georgia. The objectives are to collect data from individuals (e.g. photo-ID and skin samples) and satellite track a few whales, in order to characterise the population using these waters, which calving grounds they connect to, where they are feeding and what they are feeding on. The data will also be used to measure whale abundance and diversity on this poorly known feeding area. Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b9b40e-a53d-4ae1-9623-8e9f5f037975
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34521000 - Specialised boats

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON.
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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