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Relocation of Equipment

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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10 Jun 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University has initiated a public procurement process for the "Relocation of Equipment" project, falling under the services industry category. The project involves the relocation of Sim Kit equipment from storage facilities back to East Park Terrace, in Southampton, UK, under the UKJ32 region. The procurement process has been completed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded on 1st June 2025 to Traco. The contract commenced on 21st July 2025, with completion expected by 31st August 2025, entailing a gross value of £53,280. The procurement decision follows legal guidelines under "2023/54", aligned with public authority sub-central government operations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in relocation services, particularly SMEs capable of handling equipment transportation and logistics efficiently. Firms with experience in time-sensitive deployments can benefit from engagement in such procurement processes. The contract, awarded directly, emphasises Southampton Solent University's intent to work with reliable local vendors, ensuring that the contractor, Traco, possesses the necessary logistical acumen and regional familiarity to fulfil the task effectively. This opportunity may encourage sector firms to focus on establishing a robust profile in timely and quality service delivery, reinforcing their candidacy for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Relocation of Equipment

Notice Description

Follow on purchase to relocate Sim Kit equipment moved previously into storage facilities to East Park Terrace

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031179-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
25/CPMO/15
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRACO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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