Award

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4666 Agency Fees for RRS Sir David Attenborough

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4666 Agency Fees for RRS Sir David Attenborough" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation. This contract involves port and forwarding agency services under the industry category of "Port and forwarding agency services" (CPV: 63523000). The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the key date being the award date of 23rd January 2025. The contract period runs from 3rd February 2025 to 28th February 2025. The services are to be provided in various regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and other specified locations. The total contract value is £59,500 GBP. The procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in port and forwarding agency services, particularly larger firms that can handle an international scope of work. Winning such contracts with prominent organisations like UK Research & Innovation can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the industry. Businesses with a strong presence or capability in the specified regions, and experience in handling agency fees at ports, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Although the tender is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale suppliers can benefit from the steady demand for specialised services provided under this contract.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4666 Agency Fees for RRS Sir David Attenborough

Notice Description

Agency Fees at port

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7b4b941-687e-466f-bddd-53bd19bb4fe4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efb53a8-f851-4244-a709-b1f2d3be19f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
NERC procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

ANTONIO MITRANO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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