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UKRI-5887 Cargo and Container transfers to and From Antarctica

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 May 2026 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the "UKRI-5887 Cargo and Container transfers to and From Antarctica" project. UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, sought assistance for transporting cargo to and from Antarctica. The procurement process reached the award stage, culminating with the selection of a supplier, Only Charter SPA, on 6th May 2026. Notably, this contract, valued at USD 79,000, was achieved through a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract is active and covers services under the 'Cargo handling and storage services' category, indicating a complete status effective until 30th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cargo handling and logistics, especially those capable of managing operations in challenging environments like Antarctica. Suitable business entities include large logistics companies with expertise in international shipping and storage services. Since the procurement was executed directly without competition, businesses might explore similar niches with governmental and research organisations for growth and collaboration opportunities. Additionally, firms located near main logistical hubs that can meet the unique demands of such projects would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5887 Cargo and Container transfers to and From Antarctica

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to assist with cargo transfers in and out of Antarctica.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06971a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043668-2026
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

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 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

ONLY CHARTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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