---
title: "UKRI-6069 SDA Fuel Take May 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a66f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# UKRI-6069 SDA Fuel Take May 2026

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a66f

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved the acquisition of LSMGO Fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough in May 2026, specifically for use in Punta Arenas, Chile. This tender falls under the "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" industry category and was conducted using a direct award procurement method due to extreme urgency as outlined in Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract was awarded to Sociedad Comercial VICAM T/A TRANSPETROL CHILE, with key dates including a contract period from 28th May 2026 to 31st May 2026. Despite the award and completion status as of end-May 2026, the contract was terminated on 31st May 2026, citing completion as the rationale.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-demand, urgent supply chains, particularly those in the energy sector with a focus on international trade and logistics. Large-scale suppliers of petroleum products, capable of delivering under strict and immediate time constraints, would find this procurement process particularly suited to their capabilities. By leveraging such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish strategic footholds in international government procurement markets.

## Notice

This is a contract award for LSMGO Fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough in Punta Arenas May 2026, for the British Antarctic Survey

### Procurement Information

Schedule 5, Paragraph 13 and Paragraph 14 of the Procurement Act 2023, the public contract concerns goods strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, applies to the award of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052749-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,091,200 |
| Contracts value | £1,091,200 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOCIEDAD COMERCIAL VICAM T/A TRANSPETROL CHILE; SOCIEDAD COMMERCIAL VICAM T/A TRANSPETROL CHILE |

## 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

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:22 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052749-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049811-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049805-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 13:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049730-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052749-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049811-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049805-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049730-2026
  27th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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