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    ContractsRRS Sir David Attenborough Fuel Supply Contract - May 2026
    Awarded contract

    RRS Sir David Attenborough Fuel Supply Contract - May 2026

    Awarded
    $1.1m
    Published 27 May 2026

    British Antarctic Survey seeks qualified suppliers for LSMGO marine fuel delivery to the RRS Sir David Attenborough in Punta Arenas, Chile in May 2026.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 27 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    $1.1m
    Published 27 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      $1,091,200
      USD
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SC
      Sociedad Commercial VICAM T/A TRANSPETROL Chile
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    27 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a competitive procurement opportunity for the supply and delivery of LSMGO (Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil) fuel to the RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel at Punta Arenas, Chile, in May 2026. The British Antarctic Survey is seeking qualified fuel suppliers to provide approximately [quantity to be specified] of marine fuel meeting international maritime standards. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate capability in international fuel delivery, compliance with marine fuel specifications, and experience in remote port operations. The contract will include delivery, documentation, and any relevant testing and certification requirements.

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In energy utilities, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 4 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Sociedad Commercial VICAM T/A TRANSPETROL Chile2× · 50%
    2. World Fuel Services Europe Ltd1× · 25%
    3. Certas Energy UK Ltd1× · 25%

    Across energy utilities, the most active winners are Standard Fuel Oils Limited, Prague Gas Company, a.s., Certas Energy UK Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a66f

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