---
title: "UKRI-3981 Bird Island medivac"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17a86a4f-312c-4205-9c9a-02d6cda11dff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2024-04-30"
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# UKRI-3981 Bird Island medivac

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17a86a4f-312c-4205-9c9a-02d6cda11dff

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation recently awarded a contract for the procurement of medivac services for "UKRI-3981 Bird Island medivac" project. The total contract value is £144,010 in GBP. The procurement method was classified as "Other." The tender period ended on April 4, 2024, and the contract will be effective from April 5, 2024, to April 12, 2024. The buyer, UK Research & Innovation, is based in Swindon, UK. The procurement is related to ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the transportation sector or related industries, to potentially collaborate or provide services for urgent medical evacuations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this contract opportunity. Interested parties should consider the specific requirements outlined by the UK Research & Innovation and align their proposals accordingly to compete effectively in this sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement to medivac a patient back to the Falklands, then UK, for urgent assessment at a hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cd4099-bf53-44b2-a59a-79b90ef89251 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2024 - 12 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,010 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH GEORGIA & THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cd4099-bf53-44b2-a59a-79b90ef89251

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cd4099-bf53-44b2-a59a-79b90ef89251
  30th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=856620416
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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