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title: "CC19267 - Cape Town to Troll research station"
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# CC19267 - Cape Town to Troll research station

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d62a2f90-4e44-47d0-a9aa-1e3c65590802

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has conducted a procurement process for the contract titled "CC19267 - Cape Town to Troll research station," classified under air transport services. This contract was awarded to the Norwegian Polar Institute through a direct procurement method following a single tender action. The procurement process was completed, and the awarded contract, valued at £119,817, covers the period from 1 December 2019 to 31 December 2019. Significant milestones included the end of the tender period on 9 August 2019 and the award date on 1 November 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the air transport and logistics sectors, who can provide similar passenger transfer services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the contracting authority is open to such entities. Companies with experience in Arctic and Antarctic operations or specialised travel arrangements would be well-positioned to compete for contracts in future procurement processes of this nature.

## Notice

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** UKRI had a requirement to transfer passengers from Cape Town International Airport to Troll research station in Antarctic, 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/698a7734-5a68-4e8f-a655-72ddfdb10933 |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,817 |
| 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 | NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698a7734-5a68-4e8f-a655-72ddfdb10933

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698a7734-5a68-4e8f-a655-72ddfdb10933
  11th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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