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title: "UKRI- GSS24608 Pharos call to Bird Island Competitive quotation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a504b3b-d72c-4ee2-bd53-177e9c9e0ee9"
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# UKRI- GSS24608 Pharos call to Bird Island Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a504b3b-d72c-4ee2-bd53-177e9c9e0ee9

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI- GSS24608 Pharos call to Bird Island Competitive quotation" under the industry category of vehicle-fleet management services. This tender, focusing on the supply of ship rotations for BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and the Falklands, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £20,729.69, is set to run from 1st December 2023 to 31st January 2024. The procurement was conducted via a limited method through a competitive quotation below the threshold, suitable for SMEs and excluding VCSEs. The buying organisation's address is Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1UH, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and fleet management services, particularly those capable of managing remote and challenging environments such as the Bird Island research station. Firms experienced in maritime logistics can leverage this contract to grow their portfolios and build a reputation within government and research sectors. Businesses well-suited for this contract include those with a fleet of vessels equipped for long-distance travel and expertise in coordinating between multiple international locations.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the Supply of Ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands to UKRI-NERC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291cd318-bfab-4e6c-b0af-13bd5af665f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,729 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291cd318-bfab-4e6c-b0af-13bd5af665f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291cd318-bfab-4e6c-b0af-13bd5af665f0
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0a7ce55-f7d8-42cf-90f5-08cab1b06f2a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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