---
title: "UKRI-5337 BAS Purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated costs."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-14"
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# UKRI-5337 BAS Purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated costs.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf5

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated costs for the British Antarctic Survey. Operating under the central government classification, UKRI utilised a direct procurement method without competition, aligning with legal constraints under UK legislation 2023/54. The contract, valued at ZAR 1,723,280.60, was awarded to Meihuizen Freight (Pty) Ltd, based in Cape Town, South Africa. The procurement pertains to the industry category of petroleum products. The contract commenced on 20 October 2025 and concludes on 30 November 2025, with the award officially signed on 13 October 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers dealing in goods related to fuel and energy. Businesses in the petroleum products industry can see growth prospects, notably those capable of logistics and supply chain management in international transactions. Large-scale suppliers, especially those with established operations in regions like South Africa, are well-positioned to benefit, enabling them to expand their footprint by collaborating with prominent entities such as UKRI. This contract highlights potential avenues for similar suppliers to tap into governmental procurement processes.

## Notice

The purchase of Jet A1 Fuel and associated cost for the British Antarctic Survey

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065039-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,723,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | MEIHUIZEN FREIGHT (PTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065039-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065039-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://meihuizeninternational.co.za
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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