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GSS24096 - Marine Labour

UK Research and Innovation

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14 Aug 2025 at 16:10

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02 Jan 2025 at 14:49

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19 Nov 2024 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

This award notice pertains to the procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation for the provision of ad-hoc marine contingent labour for British Antarctic Survey vessels. The contract, titled "GSS24096 - Marine Labour," falls under the services industry category of Marine Services, with the CPV code 98360000. The procurement was managed through an open procedure according to PCR2015 and was concluded with the establishment of a framework agreement divided into three lots: Deck, Engine, and Catering. Contracts were awarded on 17th July 2025, each valued at £1,400,000 with service delivery expected across the UK. The procurement stage concluded with the award phase, involving multiple suppliers including Advanced Resource Managers Limited and Elite Consult Group Ltd, among others.

This framework agreement offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on providing marine personnel services. Companies with expertise in areas such as ship operations, engineering, and marine catering stand to benefit significantly given the scope and scale of the framework. The open procedure under PCR2015 potentially supports SMEs in engaging with large-scale public sector contracts, fostering business expansion opportunities through consistent demands for skilled marine workforce across various roles. Companies capable of rapid deployment and holding necessary certifications can position themselves advantageously within this competitive space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24096 - Marine Labour

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** BAS required ad-hoc marine contingent labour to be supplied to the BAS vessels as and when required. This procurement relates to the established a framework agreement, which will be divided into 3 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Deck Roles covered: Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Bosun, Bosun's Mate, Science Bosun, Launchman, ABs Lot 2 - Engine Roles covered: Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 4th Engineer, Deck Engineer, ETO Engineer, ETO Comms, Motorman Lot 3 - Catering Roles covered: Purser, Cook-Stewards, Senior Stewards, Stewards, Chief Cook, Cook This contract has been awarded after an open procedure under PCR2015

Lot Information

Deck

Lot 1 - Deck Roles covered: Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Bosun, Bosun's Mate, Science Bosun, Launchman, ABs

Renewal: Potential to extend to 9th February 2027

Engineers

Lot 2 - Engine Roles covered: Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd

Renewal: Potential to extend to 9th February 2029

Catering

Lot 3 - Catering Roles covered: Purser, Cook-Stewards, Senior Stewards, Stewards, Chief Cook, Cook

Renewal: Potential to be extend to 9th February 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bcee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048877-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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 and 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 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Advanced Resource Managers Limited

Elite Consult Group Ltd

Offshore Operations Limited

Seamariner Limited

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions Limited

Further Information

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