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UKRI-4694 SDA Fuel Take Punta Arenas

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public body governed by law and based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The procurement, titled "UKRI-4694 SDA Fuel Take Punta Arenas," falls under the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. This contract was awarded on 19th February 2025 and it initiated as a tender according to the rules of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, specifically Reg 32 (5) (c) for supplies quoted and purchased on a commodity market. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication, and the location of delivery is specified within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating in the energy sector, capable of supplying high volumes of fuel on a commodity market. The contract, valued at USD 1,045,350, was awarded to TSL Shipping and Trading LLC, a large-scale supplier based in Houston, Texas. This project can serve as a substantial source of revenue and a testament to the capabilities of businesses that can fulfil such requirements. Businesses with expertise in logistics and energy supply, as well as those seeking to expand their international reach, may find similar opportunities particularly advantageous.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Fuel for RRS Sir David Attenborough

Procurement Information

Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 32 (5) (c) supplies quoted and purchased on a commodity market applies to the award of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011258-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,045,350 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
NERC procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

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