CSP25236 - Medical Provision for British Antarctic Survey

Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 9th March 2026 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Medical Provision requirement The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has a requirement for its employees and for those who travel under its sponsorship to be medically screened and to have access both to doctors in the Antarctic and top level medical cover advice, support and ultimate responsibility in the UK. Medical Service Providers Role & Responsibilities The purpose of the MSP is to provide medical and dental screening for employees, contractors and visitors as well as advice in advance of deployment primarily to the Polar regions; employ/supply the doctors that BAS require to cover its Polar operations; advise on and supply the consumables required for our Antarctic surgeries; and to provide access to specialist consultants as required to help facilitate when possible and appropriate for input into medical situations befalling BAS staff undertaking field work in other locations. The MSP is also responsible for design and provision of tailored suite of first aid courses for staff and visitors to the polar regions. Currently this takes the form of a course that all deploying staff undertake and a higher level course for those deploying more remotely or independently. Additionally, it is expected and required that the Medical Unit engage in representation and leadership roles at international bodies such as ComNAP (specifically JEGHBM Joint Expert Group on Human Biology and Medicine)and SCAR as well as medically supporting the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) via the contract with BAS. The on-going requirement is for the provision of a comprehensive medical and dental service in order to protect its employees, visitors, collaborators and contractors working in the Antarctic, Arctic or on research vessels and supporting related aircraft. Similar provisions may be required from time to time at other locations worldwide where BAS has a scientific research interest. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number CSP25236 / ITT_2501.