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title: "UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c0e0"
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# UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0e0

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process to establish a framework agreement for a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas, Chile. This agreement, valued at $5,500,000 USD over a potential four-year term, aims to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in its operations at the Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is covered by the GPA. The process progressed from tender to award stage, culminating in an active contract with Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd as of June 17, 2025. The services fall under the CPV category for supporting and auxiliary transport services and travel agency services, with significant elements focusing on technical quality and price.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, travel agency services, and auxiliary transport sectors. The awarded framework seeks a single supplier, ideally suited for SMEs capable of providing comprehensive support for international operations. Businesses specialising in logistics coordination, particularly those with experience in servicing remote locations under challenging conditions, would find considerable growth opportunities through providing continuous and on-demand services required by BAS. The inclusion of social value in the award criteria also highlights potential benefits for companies contributing positively to local economic and community development.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in delivering a broad range of services. The framework will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main provider. BAS operates out of Punta Arenas as its primary gateway for servicing Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, as a port and as a base for aircraft operations. A gateway agent is an essential part of this operation, carrying out the duties described in detail below, facilitating BAS operations through Punta Arenas. This Agreement is for a duration of 2+1+1 years. The full scope of the services that will be undertaken during the Agreement period is not known, and therefore no guarantee can be given as to the actual amount or type of work that may be ordered during the Agreement period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found in the tender documents. It is essential that this Appendix is fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. Additional information: The maximum value of the framework agreement is: $5,500,000.00 (excluding VAT) over the full 4-year term. Please note there is no guarantee of spend under this Agreement and all subsequent work will be issued on a call off basis once works have been identified. The currency is $USD.

Options: The Framework duration shall be for a period of two-years with optional extensions of two, one-year periods from commencement of the Contract (2+1+1).

Renewal: The Framework will have a duration of 2+1+1. The Framework may be renewed via a new procurement at the end of the term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033442-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,500,000 |

## 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 | GLOBAL DEFENSE LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033442-2025
- 20 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041267-2024
- 28 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038496-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941360872
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/59KPM8D2JS
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Supporting-and-auxiliary-transport-services%3B-travel-agencies-services./59KPM8D2JS
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Supporting-and-auxiliary-transport-services%3B-travel-agencies-services./59KPM8D2JS
- https://www.gdlgroup.eu/
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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