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title: "UKRI-4254 Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory"
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# UKRI-4254 Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b23319b3-3775-4a26-a25b-ca8ee7401233

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking to develop an Aircraft Operations Safety Case for the British Antarctic Survey and the FAAM Airborne Laboratory. The procurement process, classified under "Health and safety services" (CPV 71317200), is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being used for procurement. The project is based in the South West of the United Kingdom. The submission deadline for tenders is 24 January 2025 at 14:00 GMT, and the contract is set to run from 21 February 2025 to 21 February 2027. The estimated contract value has been amended to £500,000 from the previously stated £600,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to contribute to a critical safety initiative for UKRI's aerial operations. Companies with expertise in health and safety services, particularly those with experience in aviation safety, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this tender could provide a strategic partnership with a reputable research body and create further growth opportunities within the governmental and scientific aviation sectors.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.I.5 Estimated Total Value Instead of: 600,000 Read: 500,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note the correction to the Estimated Contract Value is PS500,000 not PS600,000. Aircraft Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aba6161-1bfc-4d45-9bb3-eed8276f73a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aba6161-1bfc-4d45-9bb3-eed8276f73a6
- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aba6161-1bfc-4d45-9bb3-eed8276f73a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aba6161-1bfc-4d45-9bb3-eed8276f73a6
  13th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Health-and-safety-services./56PD2XU2TH
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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