Published date: 15 April 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 May 2021, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Ship chartering services - 63726400

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£9,500,000

Procurement reference

BIP580525649

Published date

15 April 2021

Closing date

26 May 2021

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

1 July 2021

Contract end date

30 June 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This PIN is to advise the market of UKRI/NERC/BAS intentions regarding the planned creation of a framework for the charter of vessels for transport of 1) cargo and passenger from UK to South Atlantic/Antarctica, 2) Passengers from UK port to Antarctica, providing hotel accommodation at Rothera for passengers (who will work ashore each day) and return of passengers from Rothera to UK port, 3) Passengers from Rothera to Antarctic gateway port (or Antarctic Gateway port to Rothera).
It is intended that a market engagement event will be held on 22/04/2021. Please refer to the additional information field for details on how to express an interest and information regarding the Market Engagement Event.

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About the buyer

Address

British Antarctic Survey
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
UK

Telephone

+447545650605

Email

David.Williams1@ukri.org.uk