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title: "UKRI-3681 MOONS Instrument Packaging and Shipment to Chile."
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# UKRI-3681 MOONS Instrument Packaging and Shipment to Chile.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-223192e5-7c26-4025-a3e7-7d0f888f7ac6

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organisation has issued a tender titled "UKRI-3681 MOONS Instrument Packaging and Shipment to Chile" for shipping operations. The deadline for tender submission is 28th May 2024 at 14:00 BST. The contract period is from 24th June 2024 to 12th September 2024. This procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procedure.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses involved in shipping operations to secure a contract to package and ship telescope instrumentation to Chile. Companies specialised in logistics and transportation services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process that involves delivery across various countries, including the UK and British Oversea Territories.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: Date: 28/05/2024 Time: 14:00 Read: Date: 31/05/2024 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: UKRI has taken the decision to extend the deadline for this tender to allow all Bidders ample time to prepare their response. The Closing date and time for all Potential Suppliers to submit their response (The Deadline) is now 31st May 2024 at 14:00 BST. The deadline for clarifications has also been extended, this information can be found in the ITT documents. Packaging and shipment of telescope instrumentation from the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh to Paranal, Chile.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92ceba2e-0c77-4080-9ef2-9427d8dca4eb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 12 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,551 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92ceba2e-0c77-4080-9ef2-9427d8dca4eb
- 23 Apr 2024 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92ceba2e-0c77-4080-9ef2-9427d8dca4eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92ceba2e-0c77-4080-9ef2-9427d8dca4eb
  21st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Shipping-operations./J683JM55X5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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