---
title: "UKRI-5834 BAS Fuel at Union Glacier to support Deep Field Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065813"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# UKRI-5834 BAS Fuel at Union Glacier to support Deep Field Network

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065813

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5834 BAS Fuel at Union Glacier to support Deep Field Network" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under petroleum products and fuel, was aimed at addressing fuel requirements at Union Glacier in Antarctica. The procurement followed a direct award method due to technical reasons under the Procurement Act 2023. Although the contract was initially awarded on 5 March 2026, it was terminated by 31 March 2026, with the process reaching the contract termination stage by 2 April 2026. This procurement highlights UKRI's efforts in supporting logistical operations in remote field networks.

This contract presented growth opportunities primarily for large-scale suppliers in the petroleum and energy sectors, evidenced by the involvement of Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), a US-based supplier. While the contract was terminated shortly after the award, participation in such tenders can offer businesses access to high-value contracts and expand their international exposure, particularly in niche markets like Antarctic logistics. Companies with the capability to provide reliable fuel supply in challenging conditions and possessing requisite technical expertise would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The is a contract for Fuel requirements at Union Glacier to support the BAS Deep Field Network.

### Procurement Information

The award is made based on technical reasons, under paragraph 5, Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030658-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,650,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,650,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS & EXPEDITIONS (ALE |

## 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

- 2 Apr 2026 at 07:54 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030658-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019841-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 13:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015218-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015201-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030658-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019841-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015218-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015201-2026
  19th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://antarctic-logistics.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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