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Halley Research Station Air Movements

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Direct award
2 November 2026 to 22 March 2027

Air movements for Halley Research Station during the 2026/2027 operational season. The notice does not specify flight frequency, passenger or cargo volumes, aircraft type, routes, or other service specifications.

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Awarded value: £1.2m; As published
Published: 16 October 2026
Awarded: 15 October 2026; White Desert Ltd
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 22 March 2027

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of specialist air transport and aviation logistics services supporting personnel and cargo movements to remote Antarctic research stations.

Provision of Halley Research Station Air Movements to the British Antarctic Survey for Season 2026/2027

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Direct award
Contract dates: 2 November 2026 to 22 March 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 60400000

Services in this contract

Air and helicopter charterMain service£146k typicalAir movements to Halley Research Station

Lifecycle

Published
16 October 2026
Contract awardedto White Desert Ltd
15 October 2026
Contract starts
2 November 2026
Contract ends
22 March 2027

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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3890871/halley-research-station-air-movements
Buyer reference: UKRI-6354
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-07898f
Last checked: 4 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Halley Research Station Air Movements. Contract award, 16 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3890871/halley-research-station-air-movements (accessed 4 November 2026).