---
title: "UKRI-3981 Bird Island medivac"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045635"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2024-04-30"
---

# UKRI-3981 Bird Island medivac

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045635

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation recently awarded a contract for the medivac of a patient from Bird Island to the Falklands and UK for urgent assessment at a hospital. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, and the buyer was UK Research & Innovation. The contract, with a total value of £144,010, was signed on 4th April 2024. The supplier awarded the contract is the Government Of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands. The contracting process is now in the award stage.

This tender for the medivac service presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in transportation services and medical evacuation. Businesses with expertise in providing maritime transport services for persons or goods, especially those operating in the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands region, would be well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The urgency and specific technical requirements of the tender create a niche opportunity for suppliers with relevant capabilities to fulfil the unique needs of the contracting authority.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement to medivac a patient back to the Falklands, then UK, for urgent assessment at a hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement to medivac a patient back to the Falklands, then UK, for urgent assessment at a hospital. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

### Procurement Information

BAS urgently required to move a patient off Bird Island Research Station and back to the hospital in the Falklands to assess a medical condition. The Pharos SG was in the nearby vicinity at South Georgia and was utilised. Without the use of this vessel, the safety of a BAS patient could have been compromised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013932-2024 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 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 | £144,010 |

## 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 | 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

- 30 Apr 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013932-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=856620416
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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