--- title: "UKRI-4804 UKRI-4804 BAS UK Home Port of Harwich" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05078a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05078a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05078a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05078a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2025-10-17" --- # UKRI-4804 UKRI-4804 BAS UK Home Port of Harwich Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05078a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05078a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05078a.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract under the procurement titled "UKRI-4804 BAS UK Home Port of Harwich" to S.C.A. - Shipping Consultants Associated Ltd. This contract aims to establish a framework agreement for port agency services, primarily at Harwich and potentially other UK ports. The procurement process, which involved an open procedure, has been completed with the contract being signed on 15th October 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £2.8 million with a gross amount of £3.36 million, spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029. The project falls under the services category, including port operation and management services, and is covered by agreements such as the GPA. This procurement offers ample opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses providing port and marine-based support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in port and waterway operation services are well-suited to participate, given the procurement’s emphasis on framework agreements and open competition, facilitating call-off when required. With UKRI’s focus on engaging a single supplier within a closed framework, businesses capable of delivering across multiple locations within the UK can leverage this opportunity to enhance their operational scope and build long-term relationships with government entities. ## Notice UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a port agent to act as their representative in Harwich (and other UK ports where required) and carry out operational functions on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a Supplier to support in delivering a broad range of services The full requirement is detailed in the Specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066412-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,800,000 | | Lots value | £2,800,000 | | Awards value | £2,800,000 | | Contracts value | £2,800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | GAC SERVICES (UK; S.C.A. - SHIPPING CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services - 63721200 - Port operation services - 63726000 - Miscellaneous water transport support services - 98362000 - Port management services - 98362100 - Marine-base support services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2025 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066412-2025 - 19 Sep 2025 at 13:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058152-2025 - 16 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040484-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023778-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020418-2025 - 25 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016993-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066412-2025 17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058152-2025 19th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040484-2025 16th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023778-2025 21st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020418-2025 12th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016993-2025 25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Swindon:-Port-and-waterway-operation-services-and-associated-services./9ZEX7E6RUZ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.scagroup.net/ - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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