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title: "Provision of Polar Regions Research Related Services AWARD TRANSPARENCY ONLY"
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# Provision of Polar Regions Research Related Services AWARD TRANSPARENCY ONLY

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-811d9daf-5525-4b06-b475-8b752ce3868b

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Ministry of Defence, involves the award of a contract titled "Provision of Polar Regions Research Related Services". This service falls under the industry category of geophysical consultancy, with a total contract value of £187,500. The contract is located in the East of England, with a contract duration from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2023. The procurement method was a direct approach via a single tender action, with the tender period closing on 27th July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to polar research and geophysical activities. Businesses with expertise in environmental studies, geophysical analysis, and related consultancy work would find this procurement particularly relevant, offering a chance to engage with a key government body and expand their market presence within the specialised area of polar regions research.

## Notice

TRANSPARENCY ONLY CONTRACT AWARD Provision of Polar regions information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19070808-b1c5-4dda-bf15-6984f8e6227a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,500 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTT POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2018 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19070808-b1c5-4dda-bf15-6984f8e6227a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19070808-b1c5-4dda-bf15-6984f8e6227a
  28th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c0ef540-7896-415d-97f7-ffb63302eb46
  CONTRACT

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