Tender

UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for a framework agreement titled "UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas". This procurement pertains to the category of Supporting and Auxiliary Transport Services; Travel Agencies Services (CPV 63000000). The buying organisation seeks a supplier to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) operations at Punta Arenas, a crucial gateway for servicing the Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure with a revised tender opening date set for 23 January 2025 at 14:00. The contract is valued at £5,500,000 and will span from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029, with an initial duration of 2 years plus potential extensions of 1+1 year(s).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It requires the appointed supplier to deliver a broad range of auxiliary transport services, critical to the BAS operations, thus offering continuous and varied workflow. Companies specializing in logistics, transport services, and travel agency operations, capable of handling complex logistical requirements in challenging environments, would be well-suited to compete. The comprehensive nature of the services and the strategic importance of the gateway role offer an impactful platform for the successful bidder to expand their business portfolio and experience in high-value, governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 13 January 2025 Time: 14:00 Read New: 23 January 2025 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in delivering a broad range of services. The framework will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main provider. BAS operates out of Punta Arenas as its primary gateway for servicing Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, as a port and as a base for aircraft operations. A gateway agent is an essential part of this operation, carrying out the duties described in detail below, facilitating BAS operations through Punta Arenas. This Agreement is for a duration of 2+1+1 years. The full scope of the services that will be undertaken during the Agreement period is not known, and therefore no guarantee can be given as to the actual amount or type of work that may be ordered during the Agreement period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4b6a64-bfd2-48eb-83f9-77a02f920206
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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 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

Further Information

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