Tender

BAS - Gateaway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "BAS - Gateway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay." This contract pertains to the provision of gateway agency services for the British Antarctic Survey in Montevideo, under the industry category of "Travel agency and similar services" (CPV: 63510000). Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is seeking suppliers through an open procedure method to participate in this central government public authority procurement. The submission deadline for this tender is 23rd April 2026, and interested parties must submit queries by 9th April 2026. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and may extend for a period of up to four years, including a possible one-year extension.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised travel agency services to grow their market presence internationally, specifically in Uruguay. Small and medium-sized enterprises that can deliver high-quality technical services while providing competitive pricing and social value are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement is structured to facilitate a single supplier, offering a chance for successful bidders to secure a stable and potentially lucrative contractual relationship with UKRI. The opportunity underscores the potential for expanding business services in new geographic markets and contributing to the British Antarctic Survey's logistical operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Gateaway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay

Notice Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a Gateway agency supplier to provide services for the British Antarctic Survey in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06726f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026684-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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