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title: "UKRI-3793 Ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0452aa"
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# UKRI-3793 Ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0452aa

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre conducted a procurement process for ship rotations for BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands. The procurement method used was a limited approach, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The main procurement category was goods. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award dated 13th February 2024. The successful bidder is the Government Of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the ships and similar vessels industry, particularly those capable of providing transportation services for the transport of persons or goods. Given the specific need for ship rotations between Bird Island research station and Falklands, companies with experience in maritime logistics and vessel chartering are well-suited to compete. The tailor-made nature of this procurement process aimed to address technical reasons that limited the availability of suitable suppliers, emphasising the critical role of the GSGSSI charter ship Pharos SG in facilitating essential personnel transfers for BAS staff.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

### Procurement Information

The GSGSSI charter ship Pharos SG is the only shipping option available which will enable these personnel transfers on a timely basis and safe passage all year-around. Without the use of this vessel, the success of the BAS science output and staff welfare would be at risk, and at serious risk of failure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012353-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 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 | £211,740 |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH GEORGIA & THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012353-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=850630872
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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