This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2026 at 13:25

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:19

TenderUpdate

24 Apr 2026 at 08:20

TenderUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 13:31

TenderUpdate

10 Apr 2026 at 14:14

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved selecting a service provider for Gateway Agent services for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in Montevideo, Uruguay. The contract title is "BAS - Gateway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay," and it falls under the industry category of travel agency and similar services. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the procurement method described as an open procedure with a framework agreement, allowing for reopening competition. The procurement was initiated on 24 March 2026, and the contract was awarded on 22 July 2026 to Tabarin Logistics Ltd, with a contract period starting on 1 September 2026 and ending on 2 August 2029, with an option to extend an additional year.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in travel agency services and logistical support, to grow their international reach. Given the contract's location and service requirements, firms experienced in providing similar services in South America and those adept at handling framework agreements with reopening competition scenarios will find this opportunity attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Tabarin Logistics Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the accessibility of such public sector contracts for growth-oriented businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BAS - Gateaway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a service provider for Gateway Agent services to be performed for BAS in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contracting Authority may extend this agreement for an additional 1 calendar year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06726f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069223-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
1
Supplier Name

TABARIN LOGISTICS

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