This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:54

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:18

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is managed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, and involves the supply of HVO uplift to the RRS Sir David Attenborough in Harwich for July 2026, under the British Antarctic Survey. This contract falls within the energy industry category, specifically dealing with petroleum products and fuel. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, justified by extreme and unavoidable urgency as per the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £2,776,224 gross, spans from 31st July to 1st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of petroleum products and other energy-related categories. Large scale businesses, particularly those capable of rapid delivery due to urgent demand, would find this contract well-aligned with their services. Suppliers like Certas Energy UK Limited, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of enterprise suited for such procurement, given their expertise and operational capacity in handling large-scale supply mandates critical to governmental and research initiatives. Business growth is fostered through engagement with high-value contracts like this, reinforcing supplier reputation and expanding their market reach in the energy sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6009 BAS HVO uplift in Harwich July 2026 by RRS Sir David Attenborough

Notice Description

This is a contract award for HVO uplift to the RRS Sir David Attenborough in Harwich July 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-06d182
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072794-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£2,316,020 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,316,020 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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