---
title: "UKRI-4919 MGO uplift by SDA - Port William April 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05010d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-01"
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# UKRI-4919 MGO uplift by SDA - Port William April 2025

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05010d

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## Summary

In a procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a contract named UKRI-4919 MGO uplift by SDA - Port William April 2025 was initiated to supply marine fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The procurement, classified under the industry category of fuels, was finalised with a direct award due to urgency as per the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process was held in Swindon, United Kingdom, while the delivery location was the Falkland Islands. The contract period spanned from 27 April 2025 to 30 April 2025, but the contract was terminated on 1 May 2025 upon completion. The legal basis for the procurement was according to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provided a substantial opportunity for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting urgent demands for marine fuels. Businesses experienced in logistics for remote locations and equipped to handle significant procurement values stand to benefit from such contracts. With a total contract value of $1,135,200 USD, the tender was particularly suitable for large suppliers with existing capabilities in the Falkland Islands. The direct award method underscores the importance for businesses to be ready to respond swiftly and efficiently to urgent governmental needs. Such contracts not only offer financial benefits but also enhance business profiles through high-profile partnerships with governmental bodies like UKRI.

## Notice

This is a contract for marine fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941313768

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018433-2025 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,135,200 |
| Contracts value | £1,135,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANLEY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 12:52 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018433-2025
- 26 Apr 2025 at 21:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017169-2025
- 14 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014837-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014464-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018433-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017169-2025
  26th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014837-2025
  14th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014464-2025
  11th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941313768
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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