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title: "FM18235 Fuel Tanks"
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# FM18235 Fuel Tanks

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ed078f2-d47f-4844-aa9d-5c32579c8185

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has conducted a procurement process for the purchase of four fuel tanks, currently operational in Antarctica, under the title "FM18235 Fuel Tanks." This initiative falls under the industry category of Tanks (CPV code: 44611000) and was executed through a direct procurement method as a single tender action, in compliance with the relevant Public Contracts Regulations. The contract was awarded on 9 January 2019, with the contract period commencing on 10 January 2019 and concluding on 11 February 2019. The total contract value is £43,146.04, with delivery scheduled to a location in Swindon, England (postal code: SN2 1FL).

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses skilled in providing specialised equipment and services related to fuel storage and management, particularly those capable of handling logistics in remote and challenging environments like Antarctica. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in delivering tanks or liquefied-gas containers would be well-positioned to compete effectively, particularly given the unique requirements of this project. Interested parties may contact the buyer, UK Shared Business Services Limited, for further details on procurement practices and potential future contracts.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) had a requirement to buy title to four fuel tanks currently situated and in use in Antarctica. This Single Sourcing Action (SSA) was approved in line with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647e600a-0764-4dcc-b259-f63b7b13606d |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2019 - 11 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,146 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,146 |
| 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 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 | SEACO GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44611000 - Tanks
- 44612000 - Liquefied-gas containers

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647e600a-0764-4dcc-b259-f63b7b13606d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647e600a-0764-4dcc-b259-f63b7b13606d
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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