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UKRI-4964 MGO for SDA May 2025

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

04 Jun 2025 at 18:05

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04 Jun 2025 at 15:05

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20 May 2025 at 09:05

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06 May 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), situated in Swindon, UK, initiated a tender under the title "UKRI-4964 MGO for SDA May 2025", focusing on the supply of marine fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The procurement process, categorised under goods within the energy sector, involved a direct award due to urgent requirements as stated in the Procurement Act 2023, to Stanley Services Ltd, based in the Falkland Islands. The contract, valued at USD 614,900, was signed on 31st May 2025 and covered a delivery period from 1st to 1st June 2025. The procurement reached the contract award stage, with the final notice published on 4th June 2025.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses within the fuel supply industry, particularly those capable of meeting high-volume and urgent demand, similar to Stanley Services Ltd's capacity. Business entities that can offer robust logistical capabilities, strong supply chain management, and competitive pricing strategies can seek future procurement opportunities with UKRI and other governmental bodies. Additionally, those with expertise in handling fuels and servicing large-scale marine projects may find lucrative engagements within this public procurement space.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4964 MGO for SDA May 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=951549616

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-050d59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030060-2025
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
£614,900 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£614,900 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 24 hours
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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