Packaging and Shipping of The Moons Instrument from Edinburgh to Chile
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedPackaging and Shipping of The Moons Instrument from Edinburgh to Chile
Awarded 04 Dec 2024
Awarded04 Dec 2024
Value£249,091.00
SupplierKuehne and Nagel Ltd
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 1y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 4 Dec 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Kuehne and Nagel Ltd for the packaging and shipping of The Moons Instrument from the UK Astronomy Centre, Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ, United Kingdom, to the European Southern Observatory, NIH, Paranal, Chile.
The requirement was run through the CCS Framework RM6282 Storage, Distribution, Kitting and Associated Services under Lot 1e - Sea Freight Services.
The estimated value of the opportunity was £205,400.00 excl.
VAT, with a contract value of AUD 249,091.
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