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CC19267 - Cape Town to Troll research station

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Nov 2019 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has conducted a procurement process for the contract titled "CC19267 - Cape Town to Troll research station," classified under air transport services. This contract was awarded to the Norwegian Polar Institute through a direct procurement method following a single tender action. The procurement process was completed, and the awarded contract, valued at £119,817, covers the period from 1 December 2019 to 31 December 2019. Significant milestones included the end of the tender period on 9 August 2019 and the award date on 1 November 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the air transport and logistics sectors, who can provide similar passenger transfer services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the contracting authority is open to such entities. Companies with experience in Arctic and Antarctic operations or specialised travel arrangements would be well-positioned to compete for contracts in future procurement processes of this nature.

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Notice Title

CC19267 - Cape Town to Troll research station

Notice Description

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** UKRI had a requirement to transfer passengers from Cape Town International Airport to Troll research station in Antarctic, in time for the 19/20 Antarctic season. This contract was awarded via a Single Sourcing exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d62a2f90-4e44-47d0-a9aa-1e3c65590802
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698a7734-5a68-4e8f-a655-72ddfdb10933
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
£119,817 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,817 £100K-£500K
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
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 30 days
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

NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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