Tender

UKRI-4254 Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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18 Dec 2024 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking to develop an Aircraft Operations Safety Case for the British Antarctic Survey and the FAAM Airborne Laboratory. The procurement process, classified under "Health and safety services" (CPV 71317200), is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being used for procurement. The project is based in the South West of the United Kingdom. The submission deadline for tenders is 24 January 2025 at 14:00 GMT, and the contract is set to run from 21 February 2025 to 21 February 2027. The estimated contract value has been amended to £500,000 from the previously stated £600,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to contribute to a critical safety initiative for UKRI's aerial operations. Companies with expertise in health and safety services, particularly those with experience in aviation safety, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this tender could provide a strategic partnership with a reputable research body and create further growth opportunities within the governmental and scientific aviation sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4254 Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.I.5 Estimated Total Value Instead of: 600,000 Read: 500,000 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. Please note the correction to the Estimated Contract Value is PS500,000 not PS600,000. Aircraft Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b23319b3-3775-4a26-a25b-ca8ee7401233
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aba6161-1bfc-4d45-9bb3-eed8276f73a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2027 2-3 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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