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UKRI-5613 Cargo and Personnel Transfers

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 May 2026 at 21:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 Apr 2026 at 14:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 Apr 2026 at 14:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5613 Cargo and Personnel Transfers" contract, intended to facilitate the transfer of personnel and cargo in and out of Antarctica. The process was conducted as a direct award due to technical reasoning, allowing operations in the necessary locations. The procurement was tied to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 and classified under ship chartering services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 12th May 2026, with a contract period ranging from 13th May 2026 to 31st December 2026, potentially extendable by one month due to weather conditions.

This contract presents opportunities for large-scale businesses in the ship chartering sector, particularly those capable of catering to specific geographical requirements such as operations in and around Antarctica. The direct award method highlights a targeted approach, addressing a niche market where specific technical capabilities are necessary. Businesses with a robust logistical network and experience in conducting operations under challenging environmental conditions could leverage this contract towards substantial growth, providing essential services in an area with limited competitive presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5613 Cargo and Personnel Transfers

Notice Description

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

Procurement Information

Competition is absent on ground of technical reasoning. This is due to availability of operations in the required location.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ce4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043677-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
Postcode Area
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

Only Charter SPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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