Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
The purpose of this contract is to charter a helicopter to be stationed aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough, in order to conduct scientific research along the coast of Greenland.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001165-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 350,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 420,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-23T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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