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GSS25148 - Shipping Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Mar 2025 at 14:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK, has concluded a direct procurement process for Shipping Services with the procurement method specified as "below threshold - without competition." Exhibition Freighting Limited has been awarded the contract to handle the shipping operations for scientific computing equipment to be shipped to Atlanta, USA in connection with the SC24 event. The entire procurement process is complete, with contract details posted on 12 March 2025 and the contract signed on 26 February 2025. The total contract value is £12,531.60.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the shipping and logistics sector, particularly those with expertise in handling scientific equipment for international shipping. Exhibition Freighting Limited, being an SME, was selected due to its unique capability to provide the required services. Companies with specialised knowledge in technical shipping operations and experience working within tight procurement restrictions would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This direct procurement method highlights the importance of niche expertise in securing government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25148 - Shipping Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Award notice for shipping of pallets to Altanta USA for Scientific Computings attendance at SC24.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009009-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,443 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXHIBITION FREIGHTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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