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UKRI-4694 SDA Fuel Take Punta Arenas

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a contract award for the purchase of fuel for RRS Sir David Attenborough, under the tender title "UKRI-4694 SDA Fuel Take Punta Arenas." This procurement falls within the industry category of petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy and is relevant to multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was in the award stage as of 26th March 2025, following the tender period which ended on 19th February 2025. The contract period started on 20th February 2025 and will conclude by 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £1,045,350 and it was awarded to TSL Shipping and Trading LLC.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses involved in the fuel and petroleum products sector. The contract is substantial, at over one million GBP, making it an attractive prospect for businesses capable of meeting the supply demands for a high-profile research vessel. Companies specializing in logistics, supply chain management, and bulk fuel supply would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, providing growth and visibility in a competitive market. However, the procurement was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a preference for more established entities with substantial supply capacities and international operational reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4694 SDA Fuel Take Punta Arenas

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for the purchase of fuel for RRS Sir David Attenborough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-886e9de0-9eeb-44d7-956f-a25847d981fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32621f91-ad65-46e2-847c-ba0c3f1b0a10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,045,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,045,350 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSL SHIPPING AND TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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