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Greenland Helicopter Charter

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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19 May 2026 at 13:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 May 2026 at 13:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the appointment of Greenland Copter A/S for the provision of Helicopter Charter Services in Greenland. As a public authority within the central government, UKRI operates from their base in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract has passed the award stage as of 19th May 2026, following a direct award procurement method. The main industry category is services, specifically hiring helicopters with crew, to be conducted in the region of Greenland. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in aviation and logistics, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke helicopter services in remote or challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing crewed helicopter operations may find this contract a strategic opportunity to expand their services internationally. The direct award indicates an opening in the market for firms capable of swiftly engaging with procurement needs without lengthy tendering processes, positioning the sector for potential growth and partnerships in aviation services. Greenland Copter A/S, an SME, demonstrates suitability for the rigorous demands of such contracts, setting a precedent for similar businesses to consider future opportunities with UKRI and similar entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greenland Helicopter Charter

Notice Description

UKRI is in the process of appointing a supplier for the provision of Helicopter Charter Services in Greenland.

Procurement Information

Direct Award following a failed open-tender procedure exercise being carried out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045772-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,804 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

GREENLAND COPTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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