Award

Passenger Transfers to and from Signy

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Passenger Transfers to and from Signy" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract involves services related to business travel, specifically for transferring personnel to and from Signy Island in Antarctica. With a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - limited competition," the procurement process has reached the Award stage. The contract was awarded to HX Group Ltd, and it is active from 17th March 2026 until 30th June 2026. Key locations involved include the UK and Antarctica.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel and logistics services, particularly those with experience in remote or challenging environments like Antarctica. Companies with a focus on business travel services and a capacity for operating under limited competition circumstances would find this contract appealing. The engagement with UKRI could serve as a strategic entry point into more extensive government contracts, given the public authority's significant role and reach within the UK's research and innovation sectors.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transfers to and from Signy

Notice Description

This contract is to allow the transfer of personnel to and from Signy Island in Antarctica.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032254-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

HX GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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