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UKSBS PR16282- Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia Lot 1 and Lot 2

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2017 at 09:16

TenderAmendment

17 Mar 2017 at 09:07

TenderAmendment

30 Jan 2017 at 10:35

TenderAmendment

25 Jan 2017 at 15:22

Tender

25 Jan 2017 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited acting on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey, seeking to charter a research vessel for whale research off the coast of South Georgia, titled "UKSBS PR16282- Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia Lot 1 and Lot 2." The procurement is classified under specialised boats and research vessel services, with a total value of £93,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The tender period ended on 14 February 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 1 January 2018 and conclude on 28 January 2018. The charter will take place over four weeks between 1 January and 28 February 2018 from the Falkland Islands, focusing on collecting data on southern right whales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in maritime services, particularly those that supply research vessels, boat hire services with crew, and marine conservation. Companies capable of providing vessels suitable for 6-9 berths and those with experience in marine research operations would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement in this research could enhance business growth for companies in the specialised boat sector, providing a platform for collaboration with conservation scientists and researchers.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PR16282- Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia Lot 1 and Lot 2

Notice Description

The UKSBS acting on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey is looking to charter a research yacht (vessel) and crew (either 6-7 berth or 8-9 Berth) for 28 days (+ optional 5 days if required) to undertake a field survey of whales near South Georgia in January or February 2018. Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the Yacht Owners to provide The project is a field survey of southern right whales feeding off South Georgia. The objectives are to collect data from individuals (e.g. photo-ID and skin samples) and satellite track a few whales, in order to characterize the population using these waters, which calving grounds they connect to, where they are feeding and what they are feeding on. The data will also be used to measure whale abundance and diversity on this poorly known feeding area. Period of Charter - Start/Finish dates. * Four weeks within period 01 Jan to 28 Feb 2018 (+ or - 5 days) Ports (Start of charter/Finish of charter) * Falkland Islands Area of Deployment * Coastal waters off South Georgia (including Shag Rocks) No of berths required Size of vessel is divided into two lots depending on size Lots The tender exercise is divided into two Lots as follows: UKSBS PR16282 Lot 1 (6 -7 berth) UKSBS PR16282 Lot 2 (8- 9 berth) Bidder will need to apply for one or both Lots. The objective of this tender exercise will be to award one Lot dependant on vessel availability to cover the requirement. Please complete the questions for the Lot that you are interested in. UK SBS PR16282 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia - LoT 1 or UK SBS PR16282 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia - LoT 2 If you are interested in both Lots please complete both UKSBS PR16282 Lot 1 and UKSBS PR16282 Lot 2. See tender documents for further details at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a420d48d-9495-415b-b51e-24569febca51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34521000 - Specialised boats

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 1 Feb 2018 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 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

MARINE CONSERVATION RESEARCH

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