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title: "Antarctic Charter Vessels Framework"
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# Antarctic Charter Vessels Framework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe55513d-7526-4a19-ae66-b29118174694

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is initiating a tender titled "Antarctic Charter Vessels Framework," aimed at establishing a framework for the charter of vessels that will facilitate the transport of cargo and passengers between the UK and Antarctica. This tender is categorised under ship chartering services and is set to be active until the tender period ends on 26 May 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2021 and run until 30 June 2023. A market engagement event is planned for 22 April 2021, providing an opportunity for interested parties to learn more about the tender's requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in maritime logistics, vessel charters, and accommodation services, to expand their operations in the Antarctic region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly suitable, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in delivering vital services in a unique operating environment while fostering growth in a competitive tendering process.

## Notice

This PIN is to advise the market of UKRI/NERC/BAS intentions regarding the planned creation of a framework for the charter of vessels for transport of 1) cargo and passenger from UK to South Atlantic/Antarctica, 2) Passengers from UK port to Antarctica, providing hotel accommodation at Rothera for passengers (who will work ashore each day) and return of passengers from Rothera to UK port, 3) Passengers from Rothera to Antarctic gateway port (or Antarctic Gateway port to Rothera). It is intended that a market engagement event will be held on 22/04/2021. Please refer to the additional information field for details on how to express an interest and information regarding the Market Engagement Event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757e4a1b-0417-48bc-b311-c566e8b5ba9b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757e4a1b-0417-48bc-b311-c566e8b5ba9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757e4a1b-0417-48bc-b311-c566e8b5ba9b
  15th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=580525649
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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