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UKRI-5789 BAS LSMGO for the SDA in Port William Falkland Islands March 2026

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Mar 2026 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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24 Feb 2026 at 15:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Feb 2026 at 15:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5789 BAS LSMGO for the SDA in Port William Falkland Islands March 2026" was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority. This contract focuses on the delivery of low-sulphur marine gas oil (LSMGO) to support the British Antarctic Survey at Port William in the Falkland Islands. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract starting on 1st March 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. A direct procurement method was used, justified by extreme urgency under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, totalling a gross amount of 1,109,400 USD.

The award of this contract to Stanley Services Ltd creates a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy supply sector, particularly those dealing with petroleum products and fuel. While this specific procurement was awarded directly due to urgency, companies that can demonstrate responsiveness and capacity for urgent supply may find similar opportunities in future tenders. Additionally, businesses with the capability to deliver to remote locations like the Falkland Islands and those interested in supporting scientific research operations may be well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5789 BAS LSMGO for the SDA in Port William Falkland Islands March 2026

Notice Description

The is a Contract Award for LSMGO for the SDA in Port William Falkland Islands March 2026, to support the British Antarctic Survey.

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-065b3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£924,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£924,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

STANLEY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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