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UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 15:05

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20 Dec 2024 at 16:05

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process to establish a framework agreement for a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas, Chile. This agreement, valued at $5,500,000 USD over a potential four-year term, aims to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in its operations at the Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is covered by the GPA. The process progressed from tender to award stage, culminating in an active contract with Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd as of June 17, 2025. The services fall under the CPV category for supporting and auxiliary transport services and travel agency services, with significant elements focusing on technical quality and price.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, travel agency services, and auxiliary transport sectors. The awarded framework seeks a single supplier, ideally suited for SMEs capable of providing comprehensive support for international operations. Businesses specialising in logistics coordination, particularly those with experience in servicing remote locations under challenging conditions, would find considerable growth opportunities through providing continuous and on-demand services required by BAS. The inclusion of social value in the award criteria also highlights potential benefits for companies contributing positively to local economic and community development.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in delivering a broad range of services. The framework will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main provider. BAS operates out of Punta Arenas as its primary gateway for servicing Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, as a port and as a base for aircraft operations. A gateway agent is an essential part of this operation, carrying out the duties described in detail below, facilitating BAS operations through Punta Arenas. This Agreement is for a duration of 2+1+1 years. The full scope of the services that will be undertaken during the Agreement period is not known, and therefore no guarantee can be given as to the actual amount or type of work that may be ordered during the Agreement period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found in the tender documents. It is essential that this Appendix is fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. Additional information: The maximum value of the framework agreement is: $5,500,000.00 (excluding VAT) over the full 4-year term. Please note there is no guarantee of spend under this Agreement and all subsequent work will be issued on a call off basis once works have been identified. The currency is $USD.

Options: The Framework duration shall be for a period of two-years with optional extensions of two, one-year periods from commencement of the Contract (2+1+1).

Renewal: The Framework will have a duration of 2+1+1. The Framework may be renewed via a new procurement at the end of the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033442-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months 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
nercprocurement@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

GLOBAL DEFENSE LOGISTICS

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