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title: "supply of an Avtur fuelled Capstone C30 Micro-Jet Turbine and its containerisation, suitable for operation in the Antarctic conditions expected at Halley Station"
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# supply of an Avtur fuelled Capstone C30 Micro-Jet Turbine and its containerisation, suitable for operation in the Antarctic conditions expected at Halley Station

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60f54e4f-fbd5-4bbe-a8c0-ab381cfa02df

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted a procurement process for the supply of an Avtur fuelled Capstone C30 Micro-Jet Turbine and its containerisation, specifically designed for Antarctic conditions at Halley Station. This tender, classified under the CPV code 42110000 (Turbines and motors), was initiated as a single sourcing action, with the procurement method being a direct tender. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2019 and is expected to conclude on 15th April 2020. The tender period formally ended on 31st October 2019, and the contract value is set at £110,578.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of turbine technology, particularly those with expertise in specialised equipment suitable for extreme environments. Suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could benefit from engaging in long-term partnerships with research organisations like UKRI and BAS. Businesses capable of addressing the unique challenges of this procurement would find themselves well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to growth in operations focused on innovative and robust engineering solutions.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) British Antarctic Survey (BAS) had a requirement for the supply of an Avtur fuelled Capstone C30 Micro-Jet Turbine and its containerisation, suitable for operation in the Antarctic conditions expected at Halley Station. This Single Sourcing Action (SSA) was approved in line with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5c2034-c5e6-4a10-aba9-1166f058cc6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 15 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,578 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,578 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWENCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42110000 - Turbines and motors

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5c2034-c5e6-4a10-aba9-1166f058cc6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5c2034-c5e6-4a10-aba9-1166f058cc6f
  7th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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