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UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

14 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has established a framework agreement (UKRI-3727) for the provision of food supplies for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Station and Ships. The procurement process, classified under the "food, beverages, tobacco, and related products" category, involves delivering dry, frozen, bonded, and non-food catering provisions to Harwich International Port in Essex. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 9 April 2025 for a value of £5,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply and logistics sectors, particularly those capable of providing a diverse range of catering-related provisions. With criteria focused on methodology, sustainable food strategy, waste reduction, and social value, businesses that excel in these areas are likely to be well-suited to compete. Turner Price Limited has been awarded the contract, but there may be potential future opportunities for similar framework agreements given the recurring nature of the BAS supply needs.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Station and Ships: dry, frozen,bonded and non-food catering related provisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Station and Ships: dry, frozen,bonded and non-food catering related provisions. Additional information: Delivery to UK port - Harwich International Port, Essex. Post code CO12 4SR

Options: One further 12-month period from Commencement Date of the Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d474
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014913-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Helen Forsythe
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER PRICE

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