---
title: "UKRI-5613 Cargo and Personnel Transfers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ce4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# UKRI-5613 Cargo and Personnel Transfers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ce4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5613 Cargo and Personnel Transfers" contract, intended to facilitate the transfer of personnel and cargo in and out of Antarctica. The process was conducted as a direct award due to technical reasoning, allowing operations in the necessary locations. The procurement was tied to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 and classified under ship chartering services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 12th May 2026, with a contract period ranging from 13th May 2026 to 31st December 2026, potentially extendable by one month due to weather conditions.

This contract presents opportunities for large-scale businesses in the ship chartering sector, particularly those capable of catering to specific geographical requirements such as operations in and around Antarctica. The direct award method highlights a targeted approach, addressing a niche market where specific technical capabilities are necessary. Businesses with a robust logistical network and experience in conducting operations under challenging environmental conditions could leverage this contract towards substantial growth, providing essential services in an area with limited competitive presence.

## Notice

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

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent on ground of technical reasoning. This is due to availability of operations in the required location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043677-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## 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 | ONLY CHARTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 20:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043677-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038631-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038620-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043677-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038631-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038620-2026
  28th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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