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UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

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Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
US$5.5m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
16 Jun 2025
Award ID
033442-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
08790489
Location
Portsmouth, UKJ31, PO6 4PX, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV63000000 — Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Lots

  • UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found in the tender documents. It is essential that this Appendix is fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. Additional information: The maximum value of the framework agreement is: $5,500,000.00 (excluding VAT) over the full 4-year term. Please note there is no guarantee of spend under this Agreement and all subsequent work will be issued on a call off basis once works have been identified. The currency is $USD.US$5.5m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UKRI-4185
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Supporting-and-auxiliary-transport-services%3B-travel-agencies-services./59KPM8D2JS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/59KPM8D2JS GO Reference: GO-20241220-PRO-28966347

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
23 Jan 2025, 14:00

Old Value

Date
13 Jan 2025, 14:00

Bid Opening

Date
13 Jan 2025, 14:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
1

Expected award period

Starts
13 Jan 2025, 14:00

Tender Period

Ends
13 Jan 2025, 14:00

Communication

Classification

Id
63000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found in the tender documents. It is essential that this Appendix is fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. Additional information: The maximum value of the framework agreement is: $5,500,000.00 (excluding VAT) over the full 4-year term. Please note there is no guarantee of spend under this Agreement and all subsequent work will be issued on a call off basis once works have been identified. The currency is $USD.

Value

Amount
5,500,000
Currency
USD

Options

Description
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).

Renewal

Description
The Framework will have a duration of 2+1+1. The Framework may be renewed via a new procurement at the end of the term.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical / Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Chile

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
CL
Entry 2
Region
CL

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1496
Name
UK Research & Innovation

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN2 1FL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Polaris House, North Star Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Research

Identifier

Legal Name
UK Research & Innovation

Contact

Name
Kate Richardson
Telephone
+44 7562167366
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-131555
Name
UK Research & Innovation

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN2 1FN
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
UK Research & Innovation
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-151865
Name
Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ31
Locality
Portsmouth
Postal Code
PO6 4PX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 3, Castle View, Trafalgar Wharf

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
08790489
Legal Name
Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+40 341880011
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-65676
Name
UK Research & Innovation

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN2 1FL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
UK Research & Innovation

Award information

Award 1
Id
033442-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-151865
Name
Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
033442-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
033442-2025-1
Date Signed
17 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
5,500,000
Currency
USD

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon · UKK14 · SN2 1FL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · CL

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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