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UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), pertains to a contract for "UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights" focusing on the transportation of personnel and cargo within Antarctica. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically involving support services for air transport. UKRI, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, plays the role of the buying organisation and operates under the UK public authority - central government. The process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract that commenced on 27 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2026, having been signed on 26 February 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition."

This tender offers growth opportunities for large enterprises, particularly those proficient in providing air transport support services. As it highlights a specific requirement involving challenging logistics, businesses with expertise in remote and extreme environment operations are well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions LLC, based in the United States, demonstrating the potential for international suppliers to engage effectively with UK public sector needs in specialised logistical contexts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the transfer of personnel and cargo in and around of Antarctica.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067edc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63730000 - Support services for air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 May 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

ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS AND EXPEDITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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