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UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Direct award
27 February 2026 to 31 May 2026

The contract covers the transfer of personnel and cargo in and around Antarctica. This is a highly specialised logistics operation requiring specific aviation capabilities to navigate extreme polar conditions and remote geographical locations.

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Awarded value: £97k; As published
Published: 9 April 2026
Awarded: 26 February 2026; Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
Contract length: 3 months; Ends 31 May 2026

What the contract covers

Passenger and cargo transfer service

Provision of specialised aviation and logistics services for the transport of personnel and cargo within remote Antarctic research environments.

Transfer of personnel and cargo in and around Antarctica

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Passenger and cargo transfer service
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 3 months
Contract dates: 27 February 2026 to 31 May 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 63730000

Services in this contract

Air and helicopter charterMain service£146k typicalPassenger and cargo transfer flights in and around Antarctica

Lifecycle

Published
9 April 2026
Contract awardedto Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
26 February 2026
Contract starts
27 February 2026
Contract ends
31 May 2026

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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/358779/ukri-5412-passenger-transfer-flights
Buyer reference: UKRI-5412
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-067edc
Last checked: 5 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI-5412 Passenger Transfer Flights. Contract award, 9 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/358779/ukri-5412-passenger-transfer-flights (accessed 5 November 2026).