--- title: "UKSBS PR17116 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia (2019)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-04-17" --- # UKSBS PR17116 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia (2019) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c234cbb-6da8-4977-a582-fefcf816e7d4.json) ## Summary The British Antarctic Survey, through UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), is undertaking a procurement process to charter a research vessel and crew for whale research off South Georgia. The tender, titled "UKSBS PR17116 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia (2019)", is currently in the Tender stage. This process is active and invites bids until 30 November 2017. The contract is valued at £90,000 and involves services classified under specialised boats and research vessel services, with a delivery period from 1 January to 28 February 2019. This project offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine research, boat hire with crew, and those with experience in environmental studies. Enterprises that can provide specialized vessels capable of conducting scientific research in challenging marine conditions will find this tender particularly relevant. With a profit margin that can be attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), those interested in environmental conservation and research applications should consider competing for this contract. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The British Antarctic Survey is looking to charter a research yacht (vessel) and crew (6-7 berth) for 28 days (+ optional 5 days if required) to undertake a field survey of whales near South Georgia in January and/or February 2019. Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the Yacht Owners to provide The project is a field survey of southern right whales feeding off South Georgia. The objectives are to collect data from individuals (e.g. photo-ID and skin samples) and satellite track a few whales, in order to characterise the population using these waters, which calving grounds they connect to, where they are feeding and what they are feeding on. The data will also be used to measure whale abundance and diversity on this poorly known feeding area. Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b9b40e-a53d-4ae1-9623-8e9f5f037975 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON. | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34521000 - Specialised boats - 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew - 63726800 - Research vessel services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2018 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b9b40e-a53d-4ae1-9623-8e9f5f037975 - 7 Nov 2017 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b9b40e-a53d-4ae1-9623-8e9f5f037975 - 6 Oct 2017 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b9b40e-a53d-4ae1-9623-8e9f5f037975 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b9b40e-a53d-4ae1-9623-8e9f5f037975 17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b48f2c8-f1cd-4446-bb85-e92dc187f185 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd48f9b4-2d0e-449e-8bec-2cbb93c5936e UKSBS PR17116 Draft BIMCO British Antarctic Survey - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47388f3d-c829-434c-a33c-99a2c8255233 UKSBS PR17116 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72ed8549-3e18-48d1-b966-ae91a90b2086 UKSBS PR17116 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions Final ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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