UKRI-4185 BAS Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas

A Tender Notice
by UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
USD6M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
28 Nov 2024
Delivery
To 03 Jan 2027 (est.)
Deadline
13 Jan 2025 14:00

Concepts

Location

Chile

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Renewal Options

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

Technical / Quality 60
Social Value 10
Price 30

CPV Codes

  • 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/59KPM8D2JS GO Reference: GO-20241128-PRO-28697180

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