Scope
Reference
C0729
Description
This is a contract award for the uplift of 800cbm LSMGO by RRS Sir David Attenborough in Punta Arenas, January 2026.
Contract 1. UKRI-5624 BAS LSMGO uplift for RRS Sir David Attenborough in Punta Arenas January 26
Supplier
Contract value
- £663,200 excluding VAT
- £663,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
- 20 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
Contract locations
- CL - Chile
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
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.
Supplier
Comercial Vicam SPA. Trading as TRANSPETROL CHILE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRQG-4932-XGJD
Ignacio Carrera Pinto 01100
Punta Arenas
6200000
Chile
Email: bunker@transpetrol.cl
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5624 BAS LSMGO uplift for RRS Sir David Attenborough in Punta Arenas January 26
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Richardson
Telephone: +44 1793442000
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government