Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
UK Research & Innovation, Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
STFC Procurement
Telephone
+44 1793867000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-3793 Ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands.
Reference number
UKRI-3793
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £211,740
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for ship rotations for the purposes of BAS staff movements between Bird Island research station and Falklands. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
The GSGSSI charter ship Pharos SG is the only shipping option available which will enable these personnel transfers on a timely basis and safe passage all year-around. Without the use of this vessel, the success of the BAS science output and staff welfare would be at risk, and at serious risk of failure.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Government Of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
Government House
Stanley
FIQQ 1ZZ
Telephone
+44 50028200
Country
Falkland Islands
NUTS code
- FK - Falkland Islands
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £211,740
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=850630872
GO Reference: GO-2024416-PRO-25759762
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Telephone
+44 7720143639
Country
United Kingdom