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UKRI-5337 BAS Purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated costs.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Oct 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated costs for the British Antarctic Survey. Operating under the central government classification, UKRI utilised a direct procurement method without competition, aligning with legal constraints under UK legislation 2023/54. The contract, valued at ZAR 1,723,280.60, was awarded to Meihuizen Freight (Pty) Ltd, based in Cape Town, South Africa. The procurement pertains to the industry category of petroleum products. The contract commenced on 20 October 2025 and concludes on 30 November 2025, with the award officially signed on 13 October 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers dealing in goods related to fuel and energy. Businesses in the petroleum products industry can see growth prospects, notably those capable of logistics and supply chain management in international transactions. Large-scale suppliers, especially those with established operations in regions like South Africa, are well-positioned to benefit, enabling them to expand their footprint by collaborating with prominent entities such as UKRI. This contract highlights potential avenues for similar suppliers to tap into governmental procurement processes.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5337 BAS Purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated costs.

Notice Description

The purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated cost for the British Antarctic Survey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065039-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£1,723,280 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

MEIHUIZEN FREIGHT (PTY

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