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UKRI-3981 Bird Island medivac

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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30 Apr 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation recently awarded a contract for the medivac of a patient from Bird Island to the Falklands and UK for urgent assessment at a hospital. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, and the buyer was UK Research & Innovation. The contract, with a total value of £144,010, was signed on 4th April 2024. The supplier awarded the contract is the Government Of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands. The contracting process is now in the award stage.

This tender for the medivac service presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in transportation services and medical evacuation. Businesses with expertise in providing maritime transport services for persons or goods, especially those operating in the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands region, would be well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The urgency and specific technical requirements of the tender create a niche opportunity for suppliers with relevant capabilities to fulfil the unique needs of the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3981 Bird Island medivac

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement to medivac a patient back to the Falklands, then UK, for urgent assessment at a hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement to medivac a patient back to the Falklands, then UK, for urgent assessment at a hospital. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

Procurement Information

BAS urgently required to move a patient off Bird Island Research Station and back to the hospital in the Falklands to assess a medical condition. The Pharos SG was in the nearby vicinity at South Georgia and was utilised. Without the use of this vessel, the safety of a BAS patient could have been compromised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045635
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013932-2024
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
£144,010 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20241 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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

GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH GEORGIA & THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS

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