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title: "GSS25330 - Ships Agents Support for RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c7d"
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# GSS25330 - Ships Agents Support for RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c7d

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## Summary

The procurement process involved in this tender was managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded to Hesselby Shipping ApS for providing ships agents support for the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) during its visit to Denmark. Identified under the title "GSS25330 - Ships Agents Support for RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA)", this contract falls under the industry category of 'Support services for land, water and air transport'. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, as there were no reasonable alternatives to the specified services. The procurement was concluded without competition as indicated by the completion status of the related lot. The contract was signed on 1st May 2025 and is active from 1st August 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a total value of 87,000 DKK. The services are located in the United Kingdom, and the buyer's primary location is Swindon, UK.

This procurement initiative is tailored to businesses offering transport and logistics support services, particularly in maritime settings, which are well-suited to this opportunity for business growth. Whilst this specific contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, businesses in the same industry can gain insights and prepare for future opportunities where such specialized services are required. SMEs like Hesselby Shipping ApS, which operate within the transport support services sector, are encouraged to track upcoming similar tenders to take advantage of governmental contracts, facilitating expansion and establishment in new markets. Future tenders in related areas may allow for competitive bidding, providing more opportunities for sector participants to engage and potentially secure business growth avenues through government contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition aa there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement to cover the services SDA will receive whilst the vessel visits Denmark.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018851-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | HESSELBY SHIPPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 14:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018851-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018851-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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