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UKRI-5780 Transportation of Personnel and Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 May 2026 at 20:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 May 2026 at 20:40

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is overseeing a procurement process titled "UKRI-5780 Transportation of Personnel and Equipment" within the services industry category, specifically air transport services. The procurement, which is in the award stage, involves the transportation of personnel and equipment to Greenland and entails a direct procurement method due to technical reasons. The contract, which holds a value of $207,300 USD, is set to commence on 26th May 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026, with a maximum extension possible until 31st October 2026 in case of weather abnormalities. The key dates include the end of the standstill period on 21st May 2026 and the scheduled contract signature by 25th May 2026. UKRI, operating from Swindon, Wiltshire, functions as the central government public authority buyer in this process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly suited for large enterprises experienced in providing air transportation services. With no competition due to technical specifics, as stated in the rationale, businesses with the appropriate resources and capabilities such as available and suitable aircraft will find this contract advantageous. The procurement's direct award nature underscores the importance of having a strong technical and logistical foundation to ensure reliable delivery of services, creating opportunities for established firms in the aviation sector to expand their operational reach into international territories like Greenland. Additionally, the possibility of contract renewal in weather-related contingencies may offer prolonged engagement for those businesses willing to adapt to such parameters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5780 Transportation of Personnel and Equipment

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the transportation of personnel and equipment. This is in line with Schedule 5 of PA23.

Procurement Information

Competition absent for technical reasoning, this includes availability and correct vehicle to transfer equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06971d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

ALCI AVIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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