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title: "UKSBS PR18130 Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough Ice Trails"
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# UKSBS PR18130 Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough Ice Trails

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a827945e-7386-4096-a96a-caaf32513ff0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR18130 Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough Ice Trails" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development services within the maritime industry. The contract is classified under the CPV code 73000000 and involves services necessary for ice trials of the Royal Research Ship. The contract was awarded on 17 December 2018, with a total value of £78,350. The contract period extends from 17 January 2019 to 1 November 2020, and the tender process was executed through a direct procurement method as a single tender action, with the tender period closing on 7 December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of delivering research and development services related to maritime operations and environmental research. Companies experienced in specific areas such as ice modelling, marine engineering, or consultancy services in polar environments would be particularly suited to engage in such contracts. As the project has been awarded to Aker Artic Technology Oy, it may also encourage local suppliers to position themselves strategically to participate in future procurement related to this initiative or similar projects in the maritime sector.

## Notice

Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough Ice Trials Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cf4edc-e933-4e3c-9c0b-54ab9508dd6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2019 - 1 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,350 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKER ARTIC TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cf4edc-e933-4e3c-9c0b-54ab9508dd6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cf4edc-e933-4e3c-9c0b-54ab9508dd6b
  31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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