# Antarctic Charter Vessels Framework

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UK Research & Innovation](/buyers/uk-research-innovation/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £9,500,000
- Published: 15 April 2021
- Planned start: 1 July 2021
- Planned end: 30 June 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 757e4a1b-0417-48bc-b311-c566e8b5ba9b-428944
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe55513d-7526-4a19-ae66-b29118174694

## Description

This PIN is to advise the market of UKRI/NERC/BAS intentions regarding the planned creation of a framework for the charter of vessels for transport of 1\) cargo and passenger from UK to South Atlantic/Antarctica, 2\) Passengers from UK port to Antarctica, providing hotel accommodation at Rothera for passengers \(who will work ashore each day\) and return of passengers from Rothera to UK port, 3\) Passengers from Rothera to Antarctic gateway port \(or Antarctic Gateway port to Rothera\)\. It is intended that a market engagement event will be held on 22/04/2021\. Please refer to the additional information field for details on how to express an interest and information regarding the Market Engagement Event\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757e4a1b-0417-48bc-b311-c566e8b5ba9b-428944)