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    ContractsAviation Fuel Supply for RRS Sir David Attenborough
    Awarded contract

    Aviation Fuel Supply for RRS Sir David Attenborough

    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 22 Oct 2026

    Supply contract for bulk F44 Avcat aviation fuel to support the RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel operations in Plymouth.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 22 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 22 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,275,300
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Energy & Utilities
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MD
      MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    22 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    UKRI seeks a qualified supplier to provide F44 Avcat bulk aviation fuel for the RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel, which is based in Plymouth. The supplier will be responsible for managing fuel deliveries to maintain adequate reserves for the vessel's operations. This opportunity is for organizations with experience in bulk aviation fuel supply and logistics to maritime or research operations. Suppliers should demonstrate capability in fuel quality assurance, safe handling procedures, and reliable delivery scheduling.

    Track record

    7 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In energy utilities, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 7 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. World Fuel Services Europe Ltd2× · 29%
    2. Sociedad Commercial VICAM T/A TRANSPETROL Chile2× · 29%
    3. Certas Energy UK Ltd2× · 29%
    4. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE1× · 14%

    Across energy utilities, the most active winners are Standard Fuel Oils Limited, Certas Energy UK Ltd, British Gas Trading Limited — 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-078e0c

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