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BAS Helicopter Charter

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
350000.0 GBP
Gross: 420000.0 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 15:31
Deadline
02 Feb 2026, 16:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001165-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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