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CS19268 - Cape Town to Halley Research Station

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Nov 2019 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "CS19268 - Cape Town to Halley Research Station", awarded by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates in the air transport services industry. This contract, valued at £140,321, was initiated through a direct procurement method known as single tender action, completing the award stage on 6th November 2019 and effective from 28th November to 31st December 2019. The delivery was required from Cape Town International Airport to Halley Research Station, slated for the 2019/20 Antarctic season.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in air transport and logistics, particularly those equipped to handle passenger transfers in challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should be well-positioned to compete in this space, given the procurement's classification that emphasises suitability for SMEs. Companies experienced in international logistics, especially with operations in South Africa or Antarctic regions, would be particularly suited to pursue similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

CS19268 - Cape Town to Halley Research Station

Notice Description

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** UKRI had a requirement to transfer passengers from Cape Town International Airport to Halley Research station, in time for the 19/20 Antarctic season. This contract was awarded via a Single Sourcing exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17899216-2a30-4afe-8a53-af3172f53fff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab033f27-a43c-461a-9439-d069b5f0904a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,321 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,321 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTARTIC LOGISTICS CENTRE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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