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UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies", classified under the food, beverages, tobacco and related products industry category. This procurement aimed to establish a framework agreement for supplying dry, frozen, bonded, and non-food catering related provisions to the BAS Station and Ships. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and covered the East of England location in the United Kingdom. It progressed through the Award stage with notable dates including the end of the tender period on 9th April 2025, the award date on the same day, and the contract period set to commence on 15th April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for entities involved in food supply and catering services, especially large-scale suppliers. The successful bidder, Turner Price Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this tender, providing a substantial value of £5,000,000 GBP. Companies with experience and capacity to deliver comprehensive food supply solutions including dry, frozen, bonded, and other non-food items, particularly in logistics and catering for remote and specialised environments like the BAS, are encouraged to explore similar opportunities. The framework agreement provides a long-term partnership, enabling suppliers to secure steady business and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Station and Ships: dry, frozen,bonded and non-food catering related provisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25d477b5-922d-4182-a8dd-2df3880d6b69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca584d-4cb3-4577-b901-62ce7adb1c3b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER PRICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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