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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4466 BAS Antarctic Gateway Support"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4466 BAS Antarctic Gateway Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce54668c-081f-41ff-9e2a-69223ba37613

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4466 BAS Antarctic Gateway Support" focused on transport agency services. This contract, valued at USD 600,000, was awarded via a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The contract encompasses support for operations at Rothera, aircraft, and the Sir David Attenborough in Punta Arenas and Chile, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, while also extending to Europe and the rest of the world. The award date was 12th November 2024, with the contract running from 13th November 2024 to 31st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport agency services to help facilitate crucial operational support for research and exploration missions. Large-scale agencies with experience and capabilities in handling international logistics, particularly within challenging environments like Antarctica or remote areas, would be well-suited for this contract. The awarded contract to Agunsa, Agencias Universales S.A., underscores the importance of reliability and extensive operational know-how in such demanding logistics requirements, encouraging businesses with similar attributes to seek future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for Antarctic Gateway support to Rothera, Aircraft and Sir David Attenborough Operations in Punta Arenas and Chile. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Additional information: Value is in USD $600,000. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1798b65-86fd-4222-b89d-a940d4356ff1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGUNSA, AGENCIAS UNIVERSALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1798b65-86fd-4222-b89d-a940d4356ff1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1798b65-86fd-4222-b89d-a940d4356ff1
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=902922155
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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