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UKRI-4919 MGO uplift by SDA - Port William April 2025

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

01 May 2025 at 12:52

Award

26 Apr 2025 at 21:37

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Award

11 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a contract named UKRI-4919 MGO uplift by SDA - Port William April 2025 was initiated to supply marine fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The procurement, classified under the industry category of fuels, was finalised with a direct award due to urgency as per the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process was held in Swindon, United Kingdom, while the delivery location was the Falkland Islands. The contract period spanned from 27 April 2025 to 30 April 2025, but the contract was terminated on 1 May 2025 upon completion. The legal basis for the procurement was according to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provided a substantial opportunity for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting urgent demands for marine fuels. Businesses experienced in logistics for remote locations and equipped to handle significant procurement values stand to benefit from such contracts. With a total contract value of $1,135,200 USD, the tender was particularly suitable for large suppliers with existing capabilities in the Falkland Islands. The direct award method underscores the importance for businesses to be ready to respond swiftly and efficiently to urgent governmental needs. Such contracts not only offer financial benefits but also enhance business profiles through high-profile partnerships with governmental bodies like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4919 MGO uplift by SDA - Port William April 2025

Notice Description

This is a contract for marine fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941313768

Procurement Information

Schedule 5, Paragraph 13 and Paragraph 14 of the Procurement Act 2023, the public contract concerns goods strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, applies to the award of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05010d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018433-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,135,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,135,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Commercial
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

STANLEY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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