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UKRI-4882 Fuel uplift for SDA March 2025

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

11 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

11 Jun 2025 at 13:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 May 2025 at 09:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 May 2025 at 12:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has been involved in a public procurement process culminating in the contract for UKRI-4882 Fuel uplift for the SDA March 2025. Situated in Swindon, the organisation operates within the sub-central government public authority category. The procurement process, initiated through direct award due to extreme urgency as per the Procurement Act 2023, concerns goods necessary for the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) vessel. The awarded contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and ended on the same day, with a financial envelope of approximately £333,066. The contract stage was followed by termination upon its successful completion on 11th June 2025. The entire procurement was governed by UK legislative framework 2023/54, aligning with international agreements such as GPA and CPTPP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in fuel supply, particularly those capable of responding swiftly to urgent procurement needs. The direct award method indicates a preference for suppliers who are agile and can handle time-sensitive logistics, providing a competitive edge to large-scale organisations like the Ministry of Defence, which successfully secured the award in this case. Businesses with robust supply chains, particularly in the fuel industry, can find substantial growth opportunities in such procurements if they demonstrate reliability and capability to meet sudden demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4882 Fuel uplift for SDA March 2025

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=956102875

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ab1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031641-2025
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
£333,066 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£333,066 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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