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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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19 Feb 2026 at 13:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Feb 2026 at 12:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5834 BAS Fuel at Union Glacier to support Deep Field Network," falls within the petroleum products and fuel industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with key periods including a standstill ending on 2nd March 2026 and the contract period from 5th March to 31st March 2026. This direct award was justified based on technical reasons within the Procurement Act 2023 and involves logistics for Antarctic operations at Union Glacier.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and energy supply, particularly those with capabilities in challenging and remote environments like Antarctica. Large-scale suppliers of petroleum products and related energy services would be well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, offering prospects for expanding service offerings and securing high-value contracts valued at USD 1,650,000. SME suitability indicates potential for smaller enterprises to engage in similar future opportunities. The supplier, Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), based in the United States, exemplifies the kind of business adept at fulfilling such rigorous logistical demands.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065813
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015218-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS & EXPEDITIONS (ALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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