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CS19277 - Air Transport of Cargo to Antartica

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Nov 2019 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited issued a contract for the "Air Transport of Cargo to Antarctica" on 11th November 2019. This procurement process is complete, having been awarded to Antarctic Logistics Centre International Ltd following a single sourcing exercise. The contract is categorised under air transport services (CPV 60400000) and has a total value of £374,002. The contract period is set to commence on 20th November 2019 and conclude on 1st December 2019. The procurement method used in this process was a direct award through a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in air transport logistics, particularly those equipped to handle specific requirements for expeditions to remote locations such as Antarctica. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in cargo transport and operations in challenging environments would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Firms that can demonstrate capability in managing logistics in extreme conditions may find this market inviting as similar contracts may arise in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS19277 - Air Transport of Cargo to Antartica

Notice Description

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** UKRI had a requirement to transport Cargo to Antarctica (from Cape Town to Novolazarevskaya Airfield to Halley Research centre) in time for the 19/20 Antarctic season. This contract was awarded via a Single Sourcing exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018125a6-d063-4a27-95d0-31ec4f6355be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£374,002 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,402 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

ANTARTIC LOGISTICS CENTRE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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