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title: "GSS24697 - Services for Sir David Attenborough"
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# GSS24697 - Services for Sir David Attenborough

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-615e0588-0c25-4af2-a321-7f5582b922e6

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, awarded a contract for services related to the RSS Sir David Attenborough to Clarksons Port Services. This procurement process falls under the industry category of shipping operations, with a delivery address in CB3 0ET. The contract was awarded via a Single Tender Action and is now in the Award stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 16 September 2024, the contract period starting on 20 September 2024, and ending on 30 September 2024. The total contract value is £177,114.16.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in shipping operations, particularly those with expertise in service provision for research vessels. Although the contract was awarded through Single Tender Action, it highlights the UK government's interest in specialised services, potentially opening doors for businesses that can offer unique solutions in the maritime and research sectors. Large enterprises like Clarksons Port Services, which have established capabilities in port services, would find such opportunities well-suited for growth and expansion.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for services undertaken on the RSS Sir David Attenborough. This contract was awarded via a Single Tender Action in accordance with Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17795c45-bad7-4084-b8c1-c87bde722a43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender Action |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,114 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | CLARKSONS PORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17795c45-bad7-4084-b8c1-c87bde722a43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17795c45-bad7-4084-b8c1-c87bde722a43
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b48e772-0323-4bc5-89c3-c52f91c7e31d

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