UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Contract summary

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£5,500,000

Procurement reference

BIP905760453

Published date

28 November 2024

Closing date

13 January 2025

Closing time

2:00 PM

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type:

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

More information

Links

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Supporting-and-auxiliary-transport-services;-travel-agencies-services./59KPM8D2JS

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How to Apply

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