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GSS25332 - Warehouse Storage

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 May 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation based in Swindon, encompasses a direct contract for warehouse storage services. This contract, identified as GSS25332, falls under the services category with a specific focus on storage services, indicated by the industry classification code 63121100. The procurement was concluded without competition due to a lack of alternative suppliers able to meet the technical requirements. The award stage has been reached, with the contract already active as of 1st May 2025, and it is set to conclude on 5th May 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £14,400, and it was awarded to Verran Freight Ltd, located in Oxfordshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for niche service providers involved in storage solutions, especially those capable of meeting technical specifications where competition is limited. While this particular contract did not go through open competition, organisations with unique service delivery capabilities could find similar direct contract opportunities beneficial for future growth. Companies specialising in logistics and storage, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could leverage their specialised offerings to secure similar procurement contracts. This process highlights the importance of maintaining a competitive edge through technical expertise and speciality services within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

GSS25332 - Warehouse Storage

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. Details notice for warehouse storage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019921-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 5 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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, coreservices@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

VERRAN FREIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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