Tender

UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and is intended to supply dry, frozen, bonded, and non-food catering related provisions for the British Antarctic Survey Station and Ships. The procurement is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom, with a total estimated value of £5,000,000. The tender process is conducted through an open procedure and the tender period is set to conclude on 20th February 2025 at 9:00 AM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2029.

This tender presents diverse growth opportunities for businesses in the food and catering supply sectors, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale provisions to remote and challenging environments. Businesses that specialise in supplying high-quality food products and have robust logistics and supply chain capabilities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Although the suitability requirements do not focus on SMEs, organisations aligned with the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to participate, thereby fostering potential partnerships and development within the social enterprise domain.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Station and Ships: dry, frozen,bonded and non-food catering related provisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad5f8ff-e097-45b5-9e0e-f7ae00ccdd9b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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