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UKRI-5277 BAS Harwich Fuel for SDA October 2025

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

10 Nov 2025 at 12:31

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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07 Nov 2025 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Nov 2025 at 14:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 Oct 2025 at 12:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has overseen a procurement process titled "UKRI-5277 BAS Harwich Fuel for SDA October 2025," which relates to the supply of fuel for the British Antarctic Survey in Harwich. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, advanced through direct award due to the extreme urgency necessitated by the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. The tender was awarded on 22nd October 2025, with significant milestones including contract signing on 5th November 2025 and implementation finalised by 7th November 2025. The procurement category falls under goods, specifically fuels and ship refuelling services, reflecting a sector keenly involved in logistics and energy provision.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the energy and logistics industries, particularly those capable of responding swiftly to urgent requirements. Suppliers involved in ship refuelling services and those dealing in large-scale fuel distribution would find contracts like these beneficial for showcasing their ability to meet urgent demands while maintaining efficiency. By engaging in such tenders, companies can establish their reputations as reliable partners for public sector contracts, allowing them to expand their business footprint within the government sector. Large enterprises with a robust operational capability may be particularly well-suited to compete effectively for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5277 BAS Harwich Fuel for SDA October 2025

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for Fuel for SDA, for the Bristish Antarctic Survey, in Harwich October 2025

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-05d0a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072383-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

63721400 - Ship refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,084,901 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,084,901 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 30 days
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 (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK Research and Innovation

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Crown Oil Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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