--- title: "BAS - Gateaway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06726f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06726f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06726f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06726f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-07-22" --- # BAS - Gateaway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06726f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06726f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06726f.json) ## Summary The procurement process, overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved selecting a service provider for Gateway Agent services for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in Montevideo, Uruguay. The contract title is "BAS - Gateway agent for Montevideo in Uruguay," and it falls under the industry category of travel agency and similar services. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the procurement method described as an open procedure with a framework agreement, allowing for reopening competition. The procurement was initiated on 24 March 2026, and the contract was awarded on 22 July 2026 to Tabarin Logistics Ltd, with a contract period starting on 1 September 2026 and ending on 2 August 2029, with an option to extend an additional year. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in travel agency services and logistical support, to grow their international reach. Given the contract's location and service requirements, firms experienced in providing similar services in South America and those adept at handling framework agreements with reopening competition scenarios will find this opportunity attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Tabarin Logistics Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the accessibility of such public sector contracts for growth-oriented businesses. ## Notice UKRI has appointed a service provider for Gateway Agent services to be performed for BAS in Montevideo, Uruguay. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Contracting Authority may extend this agreement for an additional 1 calendar year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069223-2026 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-01-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | £400,000 | | Contracts value | £400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | TABARIN LOGISTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069223-2026 - 5 Jun 2026 at 14:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053442-2026 - 24 Apr 2026 at 08:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037376-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 13:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035259-2026 - 10 Apr 2026 at 14:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032907-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 11:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026684-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069223-2026 22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053442-2026 5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037376-2026 24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035259-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032907-2026 10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026684-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000AXsS5MAL&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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