Scope
Reference
C0394
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.
This Contract Award Notice replaces 2025/S 000-040484, due to a reassessment of bids.
Tender Notice: 2025/S 000-016993
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 2. UKRI-4804 British Antarctic Survey (BAS) UK Home Port of Harwich & other UK Port
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,800,000 excluding VAT
- £3,360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 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
- 3 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
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
S.C.A. - SHIPPING CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATED LTD.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQDT-3312-TXZJ
25 Military Road
Chatham
ME4 4JG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 2. UKRI-4804 British Antarctic Survey (BAS) UK Home Port of Harwich & other UK Port
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial
Telephone: +44 1793442000
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government