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title: "CS19268 - Cape Town to Halley Research Station"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17899216-2a30-4afe-8a53-af3172f53fff"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# CS19268 - Cape Town to Halley Research Station

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17899216-2a30-4afe-8a53-af3172f53fff

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "CS19268 - Cape Town to Halley Research Station", awarded by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates in the air transport services industry. This contract, valued at £140,321, was initiated through a direct procurement method known as single tender action, completing the award stage on 6th November 2019 and effective from 28th November to 31st December 2019. The delivery was required from Cape Town International Airport to Halley Research Station, slated for the 2019/20 Antarctic season.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in air transport and logistics, particularly those equipped to handle passenger transfers in challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should be well-positioned to compete in this space, given the procurement's classification that emphasises suitability for SMEs. Companies experienced in international logistics, especially with operations in South Africa or Antarctic regions, would be particularly suited to pursue similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** UKRI had a requirement to transfer passengers from Cape Town International Airport to Halley Research station, in time for the 19/20 Antarctic season. This contract was awarded via a Single Sourcing exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab033f27-a43c-461a-9439-d069b5f0904a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,321 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,321 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANTARTIC LOGISTICS CENTRE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab033f27-a43c-461a-9439-d069b5f0904a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab033f27-a43c-461a-9439-d069b5f0904a
  11th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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