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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: | 07/04/2025 10:41 |
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Scope
Scope: UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Tanks%2C-reservoirs%2C-containers-and-pressure-vessels./HN7AXWE734
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HN7AXWE734
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
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25/04/2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. 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
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation, PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793442000, Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact: Procurement
Address of the buyer profile: www.ukri.org
Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None