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title: "UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies"
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# UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25d477b5-922d-4182-a8dd-2df3880d6b69

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies", classified under the food, beverages, tobacco and related products industry category. This procurement aimed to establish a framework agreement for supplying dry, frozen, bonded, and non-food catering related provisions to the BAS Station and Ships. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and covered the East of England location in the United Kingdom. It progressed through the Award stage with notable dates including the end of the tender period on 9th April 2025, the award date on the same day, and the contract period set to commence on 15th April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for entities involved in food supply and catering services, especially large-scale suppliers. The successful bidder, Turner Price Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this tender, providing a substantial value of £5,000,000 GBP. Companies with experience and capacity to deliver comprehensive food supply solutions including dry, frozen, bonded, and other non-food items, particularly in logistics and catering for remote and specialised environments like the BAS, are encouraged to explore similar opportunities. The framework agreement provides a long-term partnership, enabling suppliers to secure steady business and expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Station and Ships: dry, frozen,bonded and non-food catering related provisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca584d-4cb3-4577-b901-62ce7adb1c3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Newnham |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER PRICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca584d-4cb3-4577-b901-62ce7adb1c3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca584d-4cb3-4577-b901-62ce7adb1c3b
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=941357272
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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