--- title: "BAS Fuel Bladders" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-02-27" --- # BAS Fuel Bladders Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-681b9ae1-9daa-428e-804b-ac12e5b4411c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "BAS Fuel Bladders" is initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey. This tender falls within the industry category of containers, specifically aimed at supplying fuel bladders for operations in Antarctica. The current stage is Planning, with a key engagement date set for 14 March 2018, by which interested suppliers must register for a pre-market engagement day scheduled for 19 March 2018 at the British Antarctic Survey's Cambridge site. The estimated total value of this contract is £1,000,000 excluding VAT. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing and supplying innovative container solutions that are operational in extreme environments like Antarctica. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in high-performance materials and logistics solutions would be well-suited to participate. As the British Antarctic Survey is keen to explore alternatives that enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, businesses that can demonstrate advanced technologies or unique production capabilities are encouraged to express their interest for this pre-market engagement activity. ## Notice British Antarctic Survey are hosting a pre-market engagement supplier day on Monday 19.3.2018 from 14:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT at their Cambridge site: British Antarctic Survey. High Cross. Maddingley Road. Cambridge. CB3 0ET. The supplier day is in relation to a requirement for fuel bladders to be supplied to Antarctica. Please register interest in attending no later than 12:00 GMT on 14.3.2018. Please express your interest in attendance via email to scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk stating the reference number RE18050 in the email subject. Please note that a webinar/video conference will also be utilised for any interested parties who cannot attend in person. Main Site or Place of Performance: Antarctica BAS operates tractor traverse to large science projects covering 3 000 to 4 000 miles of unprepared snow in the Antarctic. Typically, Tractor Traverse will transport 250 000 litres of fuel along with heavy equipment, supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets. Within the tractor traverse BAS operates with flexible, pillow style fuel bladders. This mode of operation represents a significant saving over transporting fuel via air. The BAS tractor traverse platform is capable of transporting a significant quantity of fuel in fuel bladders and science cargo, most of which is supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets. A significant benefit of this system is that this traverse system, including bladders, can transport heavy individual components that cannot otherwise be deployed by air. It is likely that BAS will require approximately 100 fuel bladders over a 5 year period with the first order being required in financial year 2019/20. Whilst content with the current model deployed, BAS is very interested to explore other potential production solutions/providers that may be able to offer us new opportunities in meeting our logistical challenges such as increased capability for traverse operations, increased efficiency or better overall value for money. For this purpose we are wishing to explore potential alternatives from supplier as part of a market sounding activity. Our expectation is that any potential suppliers will be able to offer fuel bladders and/or solutions which are safe for operation in Antarctica deep field exploration. This is NOT a call for competition Additional information: Contracting Authority: Natural Environment Research Council Polaris House, North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1EU United Kingdom Value: PS1,000,000 ex VAT Additional CPV codes: - 44610000 - 34000000 - 34223360 This is not a call for competition. This PIN is for a pre-market supplier engagement day only. Agenda: - Introductions, - BAS Over-snow tractor traverse capability, Fuelling system, - The Potential procurement, - Q&A Session. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a100c6-a015-441b-9c4d-10a2baf57b0f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Mar 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44619000 - Other containers ## Release History - 27 Feb 2018 at 16:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a100c6-a015-441b-9c4d-10a2baf57b0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a100c6-a015-441b-9c4d-10a2baf57b0f 27th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:84605-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&WT.mc_id=RSS-Feed&WT.rss_f=Technology+and+Equipment&WT.rss_a=84605-2018&WT.rss_ev=a OJEU Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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