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UKRI-5834 BAS Fuel at Union Glacier to support Deep Field Network

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Apr 2026 at 07:54

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 11:42

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 13:12

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5834 BAS Fuel at Union Glacier to support Deep Field Network" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under petroleum products and fuel, was aimed at addressing fuel requirements at Union Glacier in Antarctica. The procurement followed a direct award method due to technical reasons under the Procurement Act 2023. Although the contract was initially awarded on 5 March 2026, it was terminated by 31 March 2026, with the process reaching the contract termination stage by 2 April 2026. This procurement highlights UKRI's efforts in supporting logistical operations in remote field networks.

This contract presented growth opportunities primarily for large-scale suppliers in the petroleum and energy sectors, evidenced by the involvement of Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), a US-based supplier. While the contract was terminated shortly after the award, participation in such tenders can offer businesses access to high-value contracts and expand their international exposure, particularly in niche markets like Antarctic logistics. Companies with the capability to provide reliable fuel supply in challenging conditions and possessing requisite technical expertise would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5834 BAS Fuel at Union Glacier to support Deep Field Network

Notice Description

The is a contract for Fuel requirements at Union Glacier to support the BAS Deep Field Network.

Procurement Information

The award is made based on technical reasons, under paragraph 5, Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065813
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030658-2026
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

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
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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 (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
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

ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS & EXPEDITIONS (ALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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