Award

CS19340 - Cape Town to Wolf Fang

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

11 Nov 2019 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the awarding of a contract titled "CS19340 - Cape Town to Wolf Fang" for air transport services, specifically to transfer passengers from Cape Town to Wolf Fang Airport for the 19/20 Antarctic season. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action. The value of the contract is £32,760, and the contract period is set from 18th November 2019 to 30th November 2019. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award notice published on 11th November 2019, following the tender period which ended on 23rd October 2019. The delivery location is in the United Kingdom, with postal code SW1H 0ET.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the air transport services industry, particularly where service efficiency and operational readiness for seasonal assignments like the Antarctic transport are essential. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in air transport and have the capacity to manage logistics in challenging environments would be particularly suited to compete for similar tenders. The experience and established relationships with remote destinations like Wolf Fang may also benefit suppliers aiming to expand their operations in niche markets.

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Notice Title

CS19340 - Cape Town to Wolf Fang

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5705f595-403c-4020-aafd-b476434e4c96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5854d800-f864-4c35-a27a-810e1562e1e8
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
£32,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 30 days
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

WHITE DESERT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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