Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- UK Research & Innovation · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd SME
- Value
- £5,500,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Transport support & travel · Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services (CPV 63000000)
- Region
- South West
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date17 Jun 2025
- Published18 Jun 2025Published 1 day after the contract date
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.
About the supplier
Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 08790489).