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title: "UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support"
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# UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46ca31cd-5f37-42a2-9475-78feb7c90e1f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of Antarctic Logistics Support to White Desert LTD. The contract has a value of 1,075,100 GBP and covers air transport services. The contract period is from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The tender process concluded on February 5, 2024.

This opportunity for business growth in air transport services can attract companies with expertise in operating in extreme environments and providing specialized logistical support. Businesses with experience in Antarctic operations and passenger transfers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority for this tender is UK Research & Innovation, situated in Swindon, UK, offering a significant opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their operations in the transport services sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for an operator to facilitate passenger transfers in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fccfd4-5a83-4538-bec8-4f4b1807a226 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,075,100 |
| 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 | WHITE DESERT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fccfd4-5a83-4538-bec8-4f4b1807a226

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fccfd4-5a83-4538-bec8-4f4b1807a226
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=843059775
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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