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GSS25208 - transportation of goods

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 May 2025 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "GSS25208 - transportation of goods" categorised under transport equipment and installation services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition due to the technical expertise required, and has been completed as of 22nd May 2025. The contract, awarded to M and S Support Services Ltd, is valued at £13,700 net and covers services related to transportation and the installation of specific goods across the UK, with delivery expected to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude by 12th May 2025.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport equipment and installation services, particularly those with a niche expertise in complex logistics and installation processes. The decision to award the contract directly without competition highlights the value of specialised knowledge, suggesting that businesses with unique technical capabilities can benefit from similar opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in high-stakes logistics may find themselves well-placed to pursue such contracts in future public sector procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25208 - transportation of goods

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 - The company shipping and installing the equipment are the only company with the level of expertise and knowledge of this equipment and have worked with it for a number of years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024793-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 1-6 months
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
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

M AND S SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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