Planning

BAS Fuel Bladders

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

27 Feb 2018 at 16:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BAS Fuel Bladders" is initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey. This tender falls within the industry category of containers, specifically aimed at supplying fuel bladders for operations in Antarctica. The current stage is Planning, with a key engagement date set for 14 March 2018, by which interested suppliers must register for a pre-market engagement day scheduled for 19 March 2018 at the British Antarctic Survey's Cambridge site. The estimated total value of this contract is £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing and supplying innovative container solutions that are operational in extreme environments like Antarctica. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in high-performance materials and logistics solutions would be well-suited to participate. As the British Antarctic Survey is keen to explore alternatives that enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, businesses that can demonstrate advanced technologies or unique production capabilities are encouraged to express their interest for this pre-market engagement activity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS Fuel Bladders

Notice Description

British Antarctic Survey are hosting a pre-market engagement supplier day on Monday 19.3.2018 from 14:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT at their Cambridge site: British Antarctic Survey. High Cross. Maddingley Road. Cambridge. CB3 0ET. The supplier day is in relation to a requirement for fuel bladders to be supplied to Antarctica. Please register interest in attending no later than 12:00 GMT on 14.3.2018. Please express your interest in attendance via email to scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk stating the reference number RE18050 in the email subject. Please note that a webinar/video conference will also be utilised for any interested parties who cannot attend in person. Main Site or Place of Performance: Antarctica BAS operates tractor traverse to large science projects covering 3 000 to 4 000 miles of unprepared snow in the Antarctic. Typically, Tractor Traverse will transport 250 000 litres of fuel along with heavy equipment, supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets. Within the tractor traverse BAS operates with flexible, pillow style fuel bladders. This mode of operation represents a significant saving over transporting fuel via air. The BAS tractor traverse platform is capable of transporting a significant quantity of fuel in fuel bladders and science cargo, most of which is supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets. A significant benefit of this system is that this traverse system, including bladders, can transport heavy individual components that cannot otherwise be deployed by air. It is likely that BAS will require approximately 100 fuel bladders over a 5 year period with the first order being required in financial year 2019/20. Whilst content with the current model deployed, BAS is very interested to explore other potential production solutions/providers that may be able to offer us new opportunities in meeting our logistical challenges such as increased capability for traverse operations, increased efficiency or better overall value for money. For this purpose we are wishing to explore potential alternatives from supplier as part of a market sounding activity. Our expectation is that any potential suppliers will be able to offer fuel bladders and/or solutions which are safe for operation in Antarctica deep field exploration. This is NOT a call for competition Additional information: Contracting Authority: Natural Environment Research Council Polaris House, North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1EU United Kingdom Value: PS1,000,000 ex VAT Additional CPV codes: - 44610000 - 34000000 - 34223360 This is not a call for competition. This PIN is for a pre-market supplier engagement day only. Agenda: - Introductions, - BAS Over-snow tractor traverse capability, Fuelling system, - The Potential procurement, - Q&A Session.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a100c6-a015-441b-9c4d-10a2baf57b0f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44619000 - Other containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Mellissa Anderson
Contact Email
scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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