---
title: "UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067edc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067edc

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## Summary

The procurement process, spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), pertains to a contract for "UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights" focusing on the transportation of personnel and cargo within Antarctica. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically involving support services for air transport. UKRI, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, plays the role of the buying organisation and operates under the UK public authority - central government. The process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract that commenced on 27 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2026, having been signed on 26 February 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition."

This tender offers growth opportunities for large enterprises, particularly those proficient in providing air transport support services. As it highlights a specific requirement involving challenging logistics, businesses with expertise in remote and extreme environment operations are well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions LLC, based in the United States, demonstrating the potential for international suppliers to engage effectively with UK public sector needs in specialised logistical contexts.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the transfer of personnel and cargo in and around of Antarctica.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032315-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,760 |

## 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 | ANTARCTIC LOGISTICS AND EXPEDITIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63730000 - Support services for air transport

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032315-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032315-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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