Contract awardedAir charter

Cargo Transfer Flights

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
South West
Direct award
16 January 2026 to 30 April 2026

Provision of cargo transfer flights to support field sites in Antarctica. The contract covers specific logistical transport requirements for research equipment and supplies, with provisions for potential extensions to accommodate additional flight requirements as operational needs dictate.

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Awarded value: Not published
Published: 16 December 2025
Awarded: 15 January 2026; Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
Contract length: 3 months; Ends 30 April 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of specialised aerial cargo transportation and logistics support services for research operations in remote Antarctic field locations.

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 3 months
Extensions: 1 month
Longest it can run: 4 months
Contract dates: 16 January 2026 to 30 April 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
CPV codes: 60440000

Services in this contract

Air and helicopter charterMain service£146k typicalChartered cargo flights to Antarctic field sites

Lifecycle

Published
16 December 2025
Contract awardedto Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
15 January 2026
Contract starts
16 January 2026
Contract ends
30 April 2026

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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/339882/cargo-transfer-flights
Buyer reference: UKRI-5411
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f642
Last checked: 5 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Cargo Transfer Flights. Contract award, 16 December 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/339882/cargo-transfer-flights (accessed 5 November 2026).