Award

CS19317 UKRI Bedmap Himalayas Helicopter Survey, Nepal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2019 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CS19317 UKRI Bedmap Himalayas Helicopter Survey, Nepal" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, which falls under the category of research services, had its tender period ending on 31 January 2019. The contract, valued at £126,250.65, commenced on 1 February 2019 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2019. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process aimed at efficient sourcing.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in providing research services and logistical support in challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies with expertise in fieldwork support, particularly those experienced in helicopter charters and permitting for survey work, can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in international projects, especially in the context of Himalayan research expeditions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

CS19317 UKRI Bedmap Himalayas Helicopter Survey, Nepal

Notice Description

This is for fieldwork support for BAS Bedmap Himalayas Helicopter Survey, Nepal. The service being purchased is for the combined permitting and helicopter charter for survey work in Nepal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e439f93-237f-4c9b-8f7c-4404981693d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a825d41-09f4-4eb8-ace7-2aed6821b4d3
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE HIMALAYAN RESEARCH EXPEDITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1e439f93-237f-4c9b-8f7c-4404981693d2-2019-12-19T15:51:37Z",
    "date": "2019-12-19T15:51:37Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-1e439f93-237f-4c9b-8f7c-4404981693d2",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CS19317",
        "title": "CS19317 UKRI Bedmap Himalayas Helicopter Survey, Nepal",
        "description": "This is for fieldwork support for BAS Bedmap Himalayas Helicopter Survey, Nepal. The service being purchased is for the combined permitting and helicopter charter for survey work in Nepal.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73110000",
            "description": "Research services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 126250.65,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-01-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-02-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2019-11-30T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
            "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House",
                "locality": "SWINDON",
                "postalCode": "SN21FF",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sophie Mumford",
                "email": "ProfessionalServices@uksbs.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-133228",
            "name": "The Himalayan Research Expeditions Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Himalayan Research Expeditions Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Scout Building, Lainchour Kathmandu, Nepal"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
        "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1e439f93-237f-4c9b-8f7c-4404981693d2-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2019-01-31T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2019-12-19T15:51:37Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 126250.65,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-133228",
                    "name": "The Himalayan Research Expeditions Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2019-02-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2019-11-30T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a825d41-09f4-4eb8-ace7-2aed6821b4d3",
                    "datePublished": "2019-12-19T15:51:37Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}