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UKRI-4763 NERC - Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for developing an Aircraft Operations Safety Case for the British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory has been completed by UK Research & Innovation. Operating under the industry category of Health and Safety Services, this contract pertains to the region of the East of England, United Kingdom, with a total value of £379,550. The procurement followed an open procedure and the award stage commenced on 7 March 2025. The contract is set to run from 7 July 2025 to 6 July 2027. Occam Group LTD has been awarded this contract, following evaluation of their suitability for the service needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, particularly those with expertise in aircraft operations. It is especially relevant for businesses looking to expand into specialised safety consultancy roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from engaging in such government contracts due to the suitability criteria that cater to their scale. Large-scale suppliers, like Occam Group LTD, illustrate the competitiveness required to secure contracts of this calibre, highlighting the potential for substantial business growth in serving high-profile institutions such as UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4763 NERC - Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Notice Description

Provision of Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development services for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7248632b-9bed-4fdb-abcc-1abd34b713ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc324fcd-c523-406c-ae20-ef7f042a8dde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£379,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£379,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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

OCCAM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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