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UKRI-3793 Ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands.

UK Research & Innovation

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16 Apr 2024 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre conducted a procurement process for ship rotations for BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands. The procurement method used was a limited approach, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The main procurement category was goods. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award dated 13th February 2024. The successful bidder is the Government Of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the ships and similar vessels industry, particularly those capable of providing transportation services for the transport of persons or goods. Given the specific need for ship rotations between Bird Island research station and Falklands, companies with experience in maritime logistics and vessel chartering are well-suited to compete. The tailor-made nature of this procurement process aimed to address technical reasons that limited the availability of suitable suppliers, emphasising the critical role of the GSGSSI charter ship Pharos SG in facilitating essential personnel transfers for BAS staff.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3793 Ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands.

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

Procurement Information

The GSGSSI charter ship Pharos SG is the only shipping option available which will enable these personnel transfers on a timely basis and safe passage all year-around. Without the use of this vessel, the success of the BAS science output and staff welfare would be at risk, and at serious risk of failure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0452aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012353-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,740 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Government Of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

Further Information

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