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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4113 The Moons Instrument packaging and Shipping to Chile.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Dec 2024 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4113 The Moons Instrument packaging and Shipping to Chile". This project falls under the shipping operations industry category and involves transporting a scientific instrument from the UK Astronomy Centre, Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, to the European Southern Observatory in Paranal, Chile. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd December 2024. The contract commenced on 4th December 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The estimated value of this procurement is £249,091 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sea freight and related logistics services. The contract was awarded to Kuehne and Nagel Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, highlighting the potential for well-established logistics companies to secure similar contracts in the future. The project required efficient and specialised packaging and shipping services, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in international freight, particularly those with experience in handling delicate and high-value scientific equipment. SMEs and VCSEs were noted as not particularly targeted in this procurement, suggesting the scale and complexity of the project suited larger, more experienced logistics firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4113 The Moons Instrument packaging and Shipping to Chile.

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of The Moons Instrument packaging and Shipping to Chile. This requirement was run though the CCS Framework, RM6282 Storage, Distribution, kitting and Asccociate Services under lot 1e- Sea Freight Services. The site address for collection of the instrument is: UK Astonomy Centre, Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill, Egindburgh, EH9 3HJ, United Kingdom. The site address for delivery of the instrument is: The Europpean Sothern Observatory, NIH, Paranal, Chile. The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS205,400.00 excl. VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fead586e-97ad-403a-8d0f-09b990ac8dfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a637dca-885c-4776-9760-4f9675154688
Current Stage
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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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,091 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,091 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 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

KUEHNE AND NAGEL

Further Information

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