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UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Kate Richardson

Contact Email: NERCProcurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +44 7562167366

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
5500000.0 USD
Published
18 Jun 2025, 15:05
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

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Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 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).

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical / Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Price

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