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BAS - F44 Avcat bulk fuel to re supply RRS SDA

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Direct award
4 November 2026 to 3 December 2026

Single-lot, single-item bulk supply of F44 Avcat aviation fuel to refuel the polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough. Procured by direct award with no competitive tender, and the notice describes a re-supply of this vessel's fuel.

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Awarded value: £1.3m; As published
Published: 22 October 2026
Awarded: 22 October 2026; Ministry of Defence
Contract length: 1 month; Ends 3 December 2026

What the contract covers

Supply of aviation fuel (Avcat) in bulk to refuel the polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough.

F44 Avcat bulk fuel to re supply RRS Sir David Attenborough in Plymouth

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 1 month
Contract dates: 4 November 2026 to 3 December 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 09000000

Services in this contract

Aviation fuel supplyMain service£5.8m typicalBulk F44 Avcat aviation fuel to resupply research ship

Lifecycle

Published
22 October 2026
Contract awardedto Ministry of Defence
22 October 2026
Contract starts
4 November 2026
Contract ends
3 December 2026

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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3892829/bas-f44-avcat-bulk-fuel-to-re-supply-rrs-sda
Buyer reference: UKRI-7499
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-078e0c
Last checked: 5 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). BAS - F44 Avcat bulk fuel to re supply RRS SDA. Contract award, 22 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3892829/bas-f44-avcat-bulk-fuel-to-re-supply-rrs-sda (accessed 5 November 2026).