---
title: "UKRI-5887 Cargo and Container transfers to and From Antarctica"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06971a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# UKRI-5887 Cargo and Container transfers to and From Antarctica

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06971a

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the "UKRI-5887 Cargo and Container transfers to and From Antarctica" project. UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, sought assistance for transporting cargo to and from Antarctica. The procurement process reached the award stage, culminating with the selection of a supplier, Only Charter SPA, on 6th May 2026. Notably, this contract, valued at USD 79,000, was achieved through a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract is active and covers services under the 'Cargo handling and storage services' category, indicating a complete status effective until 30th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cargo handling and logistics, especially those capable of managing operations in challenging environments like Antarctica. Suitable business entities include large logistics companies with expertise in international shipping and storage services. Since the procurement was executed directly without competition, businesses might explore similar niches with governmental and research organisations for growth and collaboration opportunities. Additionally, firms located near main logistical hubs that can meet the unique demands of such projects would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from contracts of this nature.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to assist with cargo transfers in and out of Antarctica.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043668-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,000 |

## 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

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 17:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043668-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043668-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details 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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