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SSAFM10043 Halley VI Relocation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the "SSAFM10043 Halley VI Relocation" project within the industry category of goods, specifically concerning hoses, risers, and sleeves. The contract period spans from 24 June 2016 to 24 July 2016, with the tender period concluding on 24 June 2016. This project is critical due to recent ice shelf movements necessitating the relocation of the Halley VI station in Antarctica, and timely procurement is essential to ensure materials are shipped by September 2016.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in complex logistics, construction, and specialised equipment supply, particularly those with experience in remote and harsh environments. Companies that excel in managing intricate projects, such as coordination of on-site dismantling and infrastructure development, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful involvement in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation within the public procurement space, especially in the context of environmental and scientific operational support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSAFM10043 Halley VI Relocation

Notice Description

Due to recent movement of the ice shelf it has become apparent that it is now necessary to move Halley VI station, as a crack has appeared in the ice; the tip of the crack is approximately five kilometres from the station and lies between the station and the mainland. The current movement of the ice shelf is such that it is assessed by ice mechanic experts within BAS that the relocation of the central station modules must take place within the next two years. The crack is subject to routine detailed monitoring by a number of different sensors to provide accurate assessment of its progress and likely path. It is the recent growth and propagation path of the crack that has caused this situation to arise and given rise to the concern that action must be taken now to move the station. Whilst significant resources are being expended to refine the time estimates, the process of ice flow prediction is subject to errors and so accurate prediction is difficult. Given the risks articulated above, it is considered prudent to proceed on the basis that the main modules must be moved within the two year timeframe currently given Even allowing for the best planning, there is still a large element of contingency that must be built in, as factors such as the weather can have a profound but unpredictable impact on schedules. In order to move the station work must be conducted simultaneously in two locations - the current site (dismantling) and the new position (building the associated infrastructure). The work is complex, highly specialised and extremely challenging, often pushing people, equipment and processes to the limit. The work will involve approximately 100 people on site and a large support team in the UK. The fact that BAS, in conjunction with its partners, was able to build Halley VI without a single time loss accident is testament to the professionalism of the team that plans executes such operations. It is the same team that have provided the advice in this note. The planning for second phase of the work is now underway, in order to secure the safety of the people, station and associated facilities, work must continue In Antarctica this summer season i.e. November 2016 and materials must be shipped by September 2016. To be able to make that shipping deadline, orders to procure the equipment required must be placed as soon as possible. Should those delivery deadlines be missed it will not be possible to ship the equipment to Antarctica this season. As a result, work will be delayed by at least one year and it will not be possible to relocate the station in the timescale explained.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa9af4f-213b-4aa8-95f6-e6ed61b5423c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44165000 - Hoses, risers and sleeves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20169 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2016 - 24 Jul 2016 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

ARCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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