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UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Feb 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of Antarctic Logistics Support to White Desert LTD. The contract has a value of 1,075,100 GBP and covers air transport services. The contract period is from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The tender process concluded on February 5, 2024.

This opportunity for business growth in air transport services can attract companies with expertise in operating in extreme environments and providing specialized logistical support. Businesses with experience in Antarctic operations and passenger transfers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority for this tender is UK Research & Innovation, situated in Swindon, UK, offering a significant opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their operations in the transport services sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for an operator to facilitate passenger transfers in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46ca31cd-5f37-42a2-9475-78feb7c90e1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fccfd4-5a83-4538-bec8-4f4b1807a226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,075,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,075,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

WHITE DESERT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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