UKRI-6008 BAS MFO Fuel Bunkers for SDA to be uplifted in Falklands April/May 202

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

04 Jun 2026 at 10:26

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 12:40

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focusing on the supply of MFO fuel bunkers in the Falkland Islands for the RRS Sir David Attenborough as part of the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement, classified under the industry category of petroleum products and services, was conducted through a direct award method due to extreme urgency, as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. This contract involved a collaborative effort with Stanley Services Ltd as the supplier, and its timeframe spanned from 15th April 2026 to 31st May 2026. Notably, the contract was recently terminated on 4th June 2026 after reaching completion on 31st May 2026. The procurement took place in Swindon, Wiltshire, but impacted operations in the Falkland Islands, playing a critical role in the timely support of Antarctic missions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in fuel supply, particularly those specialising in petroleum products and capable of operating under tight schedules and constrained conditions. Firms with expertise in logistics and energy supply, and those looking to expand their reach into remote or challenging geographical areas like the Falkland Islands, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. In addition, this tender demonstrates potential growth avenues for companies eager to collaborate with central government bodies like UKRI that demand strategic partnerships and prompt service delivery under demanding circumstances.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6008 BAS MFO Fuel Bunkers for SDA to be uplifted in Falklands April/May 202

Notice Description

This is a contract award for MFO Fuel Bunkers for the RRS Sir David Attenborough to be uplifted in Falklands April/May 2026, for 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06802b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052693-2026
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
£1,320,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,320,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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