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title: "UKRI-3717 Cargo Transportation From Antarctica to Cape Town for 2023-2024 Season"
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# UKRI-3717 Cargo Transportation From Antarctica to Cape Town for 2023-2024 Season

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72d8f16c-94a9-4d68-8be3-db80a89cd19d

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of air freight services for cargo transportation from Antarctica to Cape Town for the 2023-2024 season. The contract value is £127,609.50 GBP, and the contract period runs from February 8, 2024, to March 7, 2024. The procurement method details are categorized as 'Other,' and the tender period ended on February 7, 2024.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the cargo handling services industry to collaborate with Antarctic Logistics Centre International (pty) Ltd. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this contract. Businesses located in the UK and worldwide can participate, and the contract involves transporting cargo from the Indian Antarctic Programme to Cape Town for NERC-funded science projects.

## Notice

This contract entails air freight services for returning cargo from Maitri Station (Indian Antarctic Programme) to Cape Town, facilitating ice coring/drilling projects for NERC-funded science at Halley Research Station

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bd6e03-0f5b-44d4-ba05-a8cd89dc684a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2024 - 7 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,609 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,609 |
| 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 | ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS CENTRE INTERNATIONAL (PTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63110000 - Cargo handling services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bd6e03-0f5b-44d4-ba05-a8cd89dc684a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bd6e03-0f5b-44d4-ba05-a8cd89dc684a
  28th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=844977357
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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