Provision of Gateway Agency Services in Punta Arenas for British Antarctic Survey
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Gateway Agency Services in Punta Arenas for British Antarctic Survey
Awarded 17 Jun 2025
Awarded17 Jun 2025
Value£5,500,000.00
SupplierGlobal Defense Logistics UK Ltd
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 2y 7mo3y 12mo term, 35% elapsed
Awarded 17 June 2025Expires 14 June 2029
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Global Defense Logistics UK Ltd for the provision of a Gateway Agency in Punta Arenas to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
The supplier will act as the main provider under a framework agreement, facilitating BAS operations through Punta Arenas, which serves as the primary gateway for servicing Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, as a port, and as a base for aircraft operations.
The agreement is for a duration of 2+1+1 years and has a contract value of £5,500,000.
The full scope of services is not known, and no guarantee is given as to the actual amount or type of work ordered.
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