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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4466 BAS Antarctic Gateway Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2024 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4466 BAS Antarctic Gateway Support" focused on transport agency services. This contract, valued at USD 600,000, was awarded via a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The contract encompasses support for operations at Rothera, aircraft, and the Sir David Attenborough in Punta Arenas and Chile, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, while also extending to Europe and the rest of the world. The award date was 12th November 2024, with the contract running from 13th November 2024 to 31st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport agency services to help facilitate crucial operational support for research and exploration missions. Large-scale agencies with experience and capabilities in handling international logistics, particularly within challenging environments like Antarctica or remote areas, would be well-suited for this contract. The awarded contract to Agunsa, Agencias Universales S.A., underscores the importance of reliability and extensive operational know-how in such demanding logistics requirements, encouraging businesses with similar attributes to seek future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4466 BAS Antarctic Gateway Support

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for Antarctic Gateway support to Rothera, Aircraft and Sir David Attenborough Operations in Punta Arenas and Chile. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Additional information: Value is in USD $600,000. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce54668c-081f-41ff-9e2a-69223ba37613
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1798b65-86fd-4222-b89d-a940d4356ff1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
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 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

AGUNSA, AGENCIAS UNIVERSALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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