--- title: "CON19006 - Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme Technical Advisor Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe673d8a-345f-456c-8bb4-de2911d3030f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe673d8a-345f-456c-8bb4-de2911d3030f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe673d8a-345f-456c-8bb4-de2911d3030f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe673d8a-345f-456c-8bb4-de2911d3030f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-07-09" --- # CON19006 - Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme Technical Advisor Services Framework Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe673d8a-345f-456c-8bb4-de2911d3030f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe673d8a-345f-456c-8bb4-de2911d3030f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe673d8a-345f-456c-8bb4-de2911d3030f.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is initiating the procurement process for the "Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme Technical Advisor Services Framework" (CON19006). This tender falls under the construction and engineering services category, predominantly focused on Antarctic projects. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an important industry engagement day scheduled for 25th July 2019, from 10:30 to 13:30 at the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge. Interested parties must confirm their attendance by 19th July 2019, and the framework is projected to have a value between £40 million and £60 million over a seven-year period, with a possibility of a three-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical advisory services within unique and challenging environments. Companies experienced in engineering, construction, and logistics, especially those with skills tailored to polar conditions, will find this project well-suited to their expertise. The engagement day will provide valuable insights into the requirements of the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme, which aims to facilitate a range of ambitious projects in a demanding setting, thus allowing businesses to tailor their proposals effectively for this unique contract opportunity. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will shortly be embarking on an Open OJEU procurement to establish a framework contract for technical advisory services to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) which will support the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) to delivery of a wide range of projects overseas. The framework will be intended to cover 7 years with an optional extension of +3. The estimated framework value is 40 000 000 GBP - 60 000 000 GBP. Ahead of commencing this procurement, we would like to raise awareness of this project by way of an industry day where we will introduce our plans for the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP). Our hope is that in engaging with industry experts that we can ensure that this requirement is well placed when it hits the market in the near future. Antarctica is a very unique environment which presents huge challenges in delivering an ambitious infrastructure programme, amongst which are the environmental conditions themselves, logistical constraints and the need to integrate complex construction works with an ongoing and extensive science programme. The successful Technical Advisor must be able to provide the very wide range of skills expected in a diverse set of engineering and building projects but also the specialist skills required for the polar regions. In addition to capability there needs to be the capacity to support this large programme, which is to be delivered in a relatively short time scale. Generally the services to be provided for individual projects fall into 1 of 2 categories: - enabling works/technical services - work stages (WS) 0 to 2: Task Orders for enabling works (WS0 to 2) or bespoke requirements to support specific technical requirements, - Project Works (WS 3 to 8): this comprises activities for projects where a single preferred option has already been identified and approval has been obtained to progress this option. The industry day will take place on Thursday 25.7.2019 at 10:30 at the British Antarctic Survey High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. The industry day will run from 10:30 to 13:30 and comprise of a presentation about the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the environment that these services will cover and then details of the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) followed by a Q&A session. If you are interested in attending this Industry Day please confirm your attendance by emailing FMprocurement@uksbs.co.uk stating your organisation and attendees names. All requests to attend must be received by Friday July 19th. Space will be limited on the industry day and therefore attendance is restricted to 2 individuals per supplier. Additional information: The industry day will run from 10:30 to 13:30 and comprise of a presentation about the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the environment that these services will cover and then details of the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) followed by a Q&A session. If you are interested in attending this Industry Day please confirm your attendance by emailing FMprocurement@uksbs.co.uk stating your organisation and attendees names. All requests to attend must be received by Friday July 19th. Space will be limited on the industry day and therefore attendance is restricted to 2 individuals per supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76c4022-3d1c-44a8-a9b8-f3cee7e2f717 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jul 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2019 at 13:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76c4022-3d1c-44a8-a9b8-f3cee7e2f717 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76c4022-3d1c-44a8-a9b8-f3cee7e2f717 9th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e57b8e1e-b922-465b-91bc-877f442a1a2c CON19006 OJEU PIN Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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