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Cargo Transfer Flights

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Jul 2026 at 14:45

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 09:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 09:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cargo Transfer Flights" was facilitated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The project aimed at providing aerial and related services for transporting cargo to Antarctic field sites. This procurement, following the Procurement Act 2023, utilised a direct award method due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. The process has culminated in the contract award, and although originally active, it was recently terminated as of 14th July 2026. The procurement covered services in the polar logistics industry category, operating between January and April 2026, with initial awards signed in December 2025.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, especially for firms specialising in aerial logistics and expedition support services. The direct award to Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions, a large-scale supplier, indicates the need for firms with expertise in challenging environments like Antarctica. Potential businesses well-suited to compete in similar tenders would include those with the ability to deliver specialised logistical solutions, especially in regions with extreme climatic conditions. With procurement interests from the central government, businesses in the aerial services category can strengthen their portfolios by aligning with public sector contracts of this nature. Extensions could provide further business growth avenues for both current and potential suppliers prepared to offer added capabilities in cargo transfer operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cargo Transfer Flights

Notice Description

Flights for the transfer of cargo to field sites in Antarctica. This is awarded in line with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Procurement Information

Competition absent for technical reasoning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,450 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£700,450 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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

Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Further Information

Notice Documents

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