Scope
Reference
UKRI-5411
Description
Flights for the transfer of cargo to field sites in Antarctica
Contract 1. Cargo Transfer Flights
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- 700450.00 USD excluding VAT
- 700450.00 USD including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2026
- 5 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Extensions to allow for any additional flights required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60440000 - Aerial and related services
Contract locations
- AQ - Antarctica
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Competition absent for technical reasoning.
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government