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Marine and Arctic Research Logistics

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Response Deadline12/03/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Marine and Arctic Research Logistics supports prime contractors engaged in research projects for the Economic and Social Research Council under UK Research and Innovation. The scope of work focuses on providing critical infrastructure and operational support for extreme environment research, specifically offering shiptime, specialized marine equipment, and comprehensive field logistics. A central component of the agreement is granting access to the UK Arctic Research Station and providing necessary vessel time and on-site facility usage. Interested parties should note the response deadline of December 3, 2026, and the classification of the work under NAICS code 336999.

General Info

Subcontract for Marine and Arctic research logistics and infrastructure support due December 3, 2026.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

NAICS

336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 206357.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedOct 29

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Response DeadlineDec 3

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12/03/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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Full Description

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Supplies specialized transport and facility access for prime contractors on ESRC/UKRI research projects. Provides shiptime, marine equipment, and access to the UK Arctic Research Station. Delivers vessel time, on-site facility usage, and field logistics for extreme environment research.

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