--- title: "UK SBS PR18087 UKRI Air Capability 2020 Additional Passenger Aircraft" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57f11f2e-d3ad-407d-ac91-8c7b6fd59261" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57f11f2e-d3ad-407d-ac91-8c7b6fd59261" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57f11f2e-d3ad-407d-ac91-8c7b6fd59261.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57f11f2e-d3ad-407d-ac91-8c7b6fd59261.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-12-18" --- # UK SBS PR18087 UKRI Air Capability 2020 Additional Passenger Aircraft Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57f11f2e-d3ad-407d-ac91-8c7b6fd59261 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57f11f2e-d3ad-407d-ac91-8c7b6fd59261) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57f11f2e-d3ad-407d-ac91-8c7b6fd59261.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR18087 UKRI Air Capability 2020 Additional Passenger Aircraft" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 31st January 2019 at 14:00 GMT. The contract, with a maximum budget of £5.5 million, involves the acquisition of an aircraft to support the British Antarctic Survey's logistics operations, facilitating increased capacity on the airbridge between Rothera Research Station in Antarctica and Punta Arenas, Chile. The location for the delivery of the aircraft is in the East of England, and the procurement method is classified as an open procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft supply, particularly those capable of providing planes with the necessary modifications to meet specific mission requirements. Companies specialising in aerospace, logistics, and modification services would be well-suited to compete, as the project aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the British Antarctic Survey. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged, providing an avenue for growth within this specialist sector. ## Notice CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 31st JANUARY 2019 14:00PM (GMT) PLEASE DONT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY MAXIMUM BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT IS PS5,500,000 (GBP). CONTRACTING AUTHORITY HAS DECIDED TO NOT SPLIT THIS TENDER INTO LOTS The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - part of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) - delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. Through its extensive logistic capability and experience, BAS facilitates access for the international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure, help sustain a world-leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. BAS is currently carrying out a major programme of Antarctic infrastructure and logistics modernisation. This is placing increasing demand on the existing intercontinental supply chain. To build resilience and redundancy into the supply chain, BAS is seeking to augment its existing fleet with an additional passenger aircraft. This aircraft will work alongside the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Series 110 (Dash 7) aircraft on the intercontinental airbridge operation between Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula and Punta Arenas, Chile. The aircraft will be capable of transporting passengers. BAS has a maximum budget of PS5.5M (excluding VAT) to purchase an aircraft. This will cover the cost of an aircraft plus any necessary modifications required to meet the specification. Bids will be accepted from either the following options: Option 1 Suppliers who can provide an aircraft complete with any necessary modifications to meet the specification and mission statements. This could include the supplier sub-contracting modification works. Bidders are to provide: * Comprehensive details on the modifications needed to meet the specification and mission statements * Full and firm breakdown of pricing. OR Option 2 Suppliers who wish to provide an aircraft but, cannot undertake the required modifications. Bidders are still required to provide: * Comprehensive details on the modifications needed to meet the specification and mission statements * Accurate and comprehensive breakdown of indicative pricing and suggested suppliers. In such an event, BAS would seek to appoint another party to undertake the modification works. Additional information: CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 31st JANUARY 2019 14:00PM (GMT) PLEASE DONT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY MAXIMUM BUDGET FOR PROJECT IS PS5,500,000. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY HAS DECIDED TO NOT SPLIT THIS TENDER INTO LOTS. I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dadd1037-9682-43bb-af6a-218881665355 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 28 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34711100 - Aeroplanes ## Release History - 18 Dec 2018 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dadd1037-9682-43bb-af6a-218881665355 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dadd1037-9682-43bb-af6a-218881665355 18th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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