Provision of Antarctic Passenger Transfer Services to UK Research & Innovation
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Antarctic Passenger Transfer Services to UK Research & Innovation
Awarded 01 Mar 2024
Awarded01 Mar 2024
Value£1,075,100.00
SupplierWhite Desert LTD
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 1y 8mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2024Expired 28 Feb 2025
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to White Desert LTD for Antarctic logistics support, specifically to facilitate passenger transfers for the British Antarctic Survey.
The contract, valued at AUD 1,075,100, was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.
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