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UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Feb 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation recently awarded a contract for the UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support, a service under air transport services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, with the contract being awarded to White Desert LTD. The buying organisation is UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, aimed at facilitating passenger transfers in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey, was signed on February 5, 2024, and has an awarded value of $1,075,100.

This tender represents a business opportunity for companies involved in air transport services, specifically those capable of operating in challenging environments like Antarctica. Given the unique nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in remote logistics and specialised transportation may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The award to White Desert LTD suggests a preference for suppliers familiar with operating in extreme conditions and adhering to stringent regulatory requirements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for an operator to facilitate passenger transfers in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The contract is awarded to the only operator that can facilitate BAS passenger transfers in this sector of Antarctica.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043abe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005229-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,075,100 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
nerprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

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

WHITE DESERT

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