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title: "UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies"
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# UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1b2bfac-90d7-4941-9e4c-3a77601ec3dd

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "UKRI-3727 Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Food supplies." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and is intended to supply dry, frozen, bonded, and non-food catering related provisions for the British Antarctic Survey Station and Ships. The procurement is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom, with a total estimated value of £5,000,000. The tender process is conducted through an open procedure and the tender period is set to conclude on 20th February 2025 at 9:00 AM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2029.

This tender presents diverse growth opportunities for businesses in the food and catering supply sectors, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale provisions to remote and challenging environments. Businesses that specialise in supplying high-quality food products and have robust logistics and supply chain capabilities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Although the suitability requirements do not focus on SMEs, organisations aligned with the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to participate, thereby fostering potential partnerships and development within the social enterprise domain.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Station and Ships: dry, frozen,bonded and non-food catering related provisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad5f8ff-e097-45b5-9e0e-f7ae00ccdd9b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Newnham |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad5f8ff-e097-45b5-9e0e-f7ae00ccdd9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad5f8ff-e097-45b5-9e0e-f7ae00ccdd9b
  17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-Food,-beverages,-tobacco-and-related-products./63BK72PF99
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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