---
title: "Greenland Helicopter Charter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069bf2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# Greenland Helicopter Charter

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069bf2

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## Summary

The public procurement process by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the appointment of Greenland Copter A/S for the provision of Helicopter Charter Services in Greenland. As a public authority within the central government, UKRI operates from their base in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract has passed the award stage as of 19th May 2026, following a direct award procurement method. The main industry category is services, specifically hiring helicopters with crew, to be conducted in the region of Greenland. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in aviation and logistics, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke helicopter services in remote or challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing crewed helicopter operations may find this contract a strategic opportunity to expand their services internationally. The direct award indicates an opening in the market for firms capable of swiftly engaging with procurement needs without lengthy tendering processes, positioning the sector for potential growth and partnerships in aviation services. Greenland Copter A/S, an SME, demonstrates suitability for the rigorous demands of such contracts, setting a precedent for similar businesses to consider future opportunities with UKRI and similar entities.

## Notice

UKRI is in the process of appointing a supplier for the provision of Helicopter Charter Services in Greenland.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award following a failed open-tender procedure exercise being carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045772-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,804 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | GREENLAND COPTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045772-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045767-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045772-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045767-2026
  19th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-060136
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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