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title: "CS19277 - Air Transport of Cargo to Antartica"
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# CS19277 - Air Transport of Cargo to Antartica

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd4b647c-8ac1-4e83-b2d0-3dfa430f5ce8

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited issued a contract for the "Air Transport of Cargo to Antarctica" on 11th November 2019. This procurement process is complete, having been awarded to Antarctic Logistics Centre International Ltd following a single sourcing exercise. The contract is categorised under air transport services (CPV 60400000) and has a total value of £374,002. The contract period is set to commence on 20th November 2019 and conclude on 1st December 2019. The procurement method used in this process was a direct award through a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in air transport logistics, particularly those equipped to handle specific requirements for expeditions to remote locations such as Antarctica. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in cargo transport and operations in challenging environments would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Firms that can demonstrate capability in managing logistics in extreme conditions may find this market inviting as similar contracts may arise in the future.

## Notice

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** UKRI had a requirement to transport Cargo to Antarctica (from Cape Town to Novolazarevskaya Airfield to Halley Research centre) in time for the 19/20 Antarctic season. This contract was awarded via a Single Sourcing exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018125a6-d063-4a27-95d0-31ec4f6355be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,402 |
| 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 | ANTARTIC LOGISTICS CENTRE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018125a6-d063-4a27-95d0-31ec4f6355be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018125a6-d063-4a27-95d0-31ec4f6355be
  11th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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