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GSS25330 - Ships Agents Support for RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA)

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 May 2025 at 14:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved in this tender was managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded to Hesselby Shipping ApS for providing ships agents support for the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) during its visit to Denmark. Identified under the title "GSS25330 - Ships Agents Support for RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA)", this contract falls under the industry category of 'Support services for land, water and air transport'. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, as there were no reasonable alternatives to the specified services. The procurement was concluded without competition as indicated by the completion status of the related lot. The contract was signed on 1st May 2025 and is active from 1st August 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a total value of 87,000 DKK. The services are located in the United Kingdom, and the buyer's primary location is Swindon, UK.

This procurement initiative is tailored to businesses offering transport and logistics support services, particularly in maritime settings, which are well-suited to this opportunity for business growth. Whilst this specific contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, businesses in the same industry can gain insights and prepare for future opportunities where such specialized services are required. SMEs like Hesselby Shipping ApS, which operate within the transport support services sector, are encouraged to track upcoming similar tenders to take advantage of governmental contracts, facilitating expansion and establishment in new markets. Future tenders in related areas may allow for competitive bidding, providing more opportunities for sector participants to engage and potentially secure business growth avenues through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25330 - Ships Agents Support for RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition aa there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement to cover the services SDA will receive whilst the vessel visits Denmark.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018851-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HESSELBY SHIPPING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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