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| Title: | UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | UK Research & Innovation |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | BAS operates tractor traverse to large science projects covering 3,000 to 4,000 miles of unprepared snow. Typically, Tractor Traverse will transport 250.000 litres of fuel along with heavy equipment, supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets. The fuel bladders in question are pillow style. BAS has an on-going requirement for this type of fuel bladder. Tractor traverse platform is capable of transporting a significant quantity of fuel in fuel bladders and science cargo, most of which is supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets. A significant benefit of this system is that this traverse system, can transport heavy individual components that cannot otherwise be deployed. It is likely that BAS will require 73 fuel bladders over a five-year period with the first 4 units being required before the end of August 2025 Deploying fuel bladders represents a significant saving over transporting fuel via air, also bladders represent a significant cost saving in terms of fuel efficiency during towing. These bladders being lighter than their stainless counterparts. Bladders must be available for BAS shipping arrangements commencing in Autumn (August) each year. Regarding possible environmental impact to storing and hauling fuel over the Antarctic continent a rigorous full-scale test must be carried out onany new unproven system by a third party at no expence to BAS. |
| Published: | 01/05/2025 14:19 |
UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- UK Research & Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PDQJ-7126-JDHG
- Address:
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
UK- Contact name:
- Procurement
- Email:
- nercprocurement@ukri.org
- Telephone:
- +44 1793442000
- Website:
- www.ukri.org
- Organisation type:
- BODY_PUBLIC
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Open procedure- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders
- Reference number:
- UKRI-4464
- Main category:
- SUPPLIES
- Additional procurement type:
- SUPPLIES
- Description:
- BAS operates tractor traverse to large science projects covering 3,000 to 4,000 miles of unprepared snow. Typically, Tractor Traverse will transport 250.000 litres of fuel along with heavy equipment, supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets.
The fuel bladders in question are pillow style. BAS has an on-going requirement for this type of fuel bladder.
Tractor traverse platform is capable of transporting a significant quantity of fuel in fuel bladders and science cargo, most of which is supported by high molecular weight polyethylene sheets. A significant benefit of this system is that this traverse system, can transport heavy individual components that cannot otherwise be deployed.
It is likely that BAS will require 73 fuel bladders over a five-year period with the first 4 units being required before the end of August 2025
Deploying fuel bladders represents a significant saving over transporting fuel via air, also bladders represent a significant cost saving in terms of fuel efficiency during towing. These bladders being lighter than their stainless counterparts.
Bladders must be available for BAS shipping arrangements commencing in Autumn (August) each year.
Regarding possible environmental impact to storing and hauling fuel over the Antarctic continent a rigorous full-scale test must be carried out onany new unproven system by a third party at no expence to BAS. - Total value (estimated):
GBP 556,379.82 excluding VAT
GBP 667,655.78 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 02/06/2025 to 02/06/2029
- CPV classifications:
44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels.
44611410 - Oil-storage tanks.- Delivery regions:
UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
Engagement
- Engagement deadline:
- 08/05/2025
- Engagement status:
The engagement has not yet been carried out.- Engagement process description:
- If you are interested in attending, please message via the portal your interest via the portal referencing the UKRI reference number on the below link, no later than 25/04/2025.
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HN7AXWE734
Submission
- Publication date of tender notice (estimated):
- 09/05/2025
Other organisations
Not provided