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UKRI-4804 UKRI-4804 BAS UK Home Port of Harwich

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 14:25

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19 Sep 2025 at 13:22

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 11:05

TenderUpdate

21 May 2025 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

12 May 2025 at 11:05

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract under the procurement titled "UKRI-4804 BAS UK Home Port of Harwich" to S.C.A. - Shipping Consultants Associated Ltd. This contract aims to establish a framework agreement for port agency services, primarily at Harwich and potentially other UK ports. The procurement process, which involved an open procedure, has been completed with the contract being signed on 15th October 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £2.8 million with a gross amount of £3.36 million, spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029. The project falls under the services category, including port operation and management services, and is covered by agreements such as the GPA.

This procurement offers ample opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses providing port and marine-based support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in port and waterway operation services are well-suited to participate, given the procurement’s emphasis on framework agreements and open competition, facilitating call-off when required. With UKRI’s focus on engaging a single supplier within a closed framework, businesses capable of delivering across multiple locations within the UK can leverage this opportunity to enhance their operational scope and build long-term relationships with government entities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4804 UKRI-4804 BAS UK Home Port of Harwich

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a port agent to act as their representative in Harwich (and other UK ports where required) and carry out operational functions on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a Supplier to support in delivering a broad range of services The full requirement is detailed in the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05078a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066412-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services

63721200 - Port operation services

63726000 - Miscellaneous water transport support services

98362000 - Port management services

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07562167366

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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
2
Supplier Names

GAC SERVICES (UK

S.C.A. - SHIPPING CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATED

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