Scope
Reference
UKRI-4804
Description
UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a port agent to act as their representative in Harwich (and other UK ports where required) and carry out operational functions on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey.
The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a Supplier to support in delivering a broad range of services
The full requirement is detailed in the Specification.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,800,000 excluding VAT
- £3,360,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services
- 63721200 - Port operation services
- 63726000 - Miscellaneous water transport support services
- 98362000 - Port management services
- 98362100 - Marine-base support services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
GAC Services (UK) Ltd
Unit A, Inchyra Business Park,
Grangemouth
FK3 9XF
United Kingdom
Region: UKM76 - Falkirk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)