Relocation of Halley VI Research Station Due to Ice Shelf Crack
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedRelocation of Halley VI Research Station Due to Ice Shelf Crack
Awarded 23 Jun 2016
Ended 10y 4mo ago30d term
Awarded 23 June 2016Expired 23 July 2016
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Arco Limited for the relocation of Halley VI station, necessitated by a crack in the ice shelf approximately five kilometres from the station.
The relocation involves dismantling the central station modules at the current site and building associated infrastructure at a new position, with work conducted simultaneously in two locations.
The operation is complex and highly specialised, involving approximately 100 people on site and a large support team in the UK.
The contract value is £18,819.72.
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