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title: "UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043abe"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2024-02-16"
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# UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043abe

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation recently awarded a contract for the UKRI-3790 BAS Antarctic Logistics Support, a service under air transport services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, with the contract being awarded to White Desert LTD. The buying organisation is UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, aimed at facilitating passenger transfers in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey, was signed on February 5, 2024, and has an awarded value of $1,075,100.

This tender represents a business opportunity for companies involved in air transport services, specifically those capable of operating in challenging environments like Antarctica. Given the unique nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in remote logistics and specialised transportation may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The award to White Desert LTD suggests a preference for suppliers familiar with operating in extreme conditions and adhering to stringent regulatory requirements.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for an operator to facilitate passenger transfers in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey. 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 Information

The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The contract is awarded to the only operator that can facilitate BAS passenger transfers in this sector of Antarctica.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005229-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,075,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | WHITE DESERT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005229-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=843059775
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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