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CSP25136 - Shipment of BAS Containers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation involves a direct award for the shipment of BAS Containers from the Falklands to the UK, under contract CSP25136. The process falls under the services category, specifically shipping operations, and was completed through a below-threshold procurement method without competition. UK Shared Business Services Ltd was the procuring entity, with Seafast Logistics Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £11,946.28 excluding VAT, became active on 7th July 2025 and concludes on 31st October 2025. The entire operation is based in the United Kingdom, with key activity centring in both Swindon and Felixstowe.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses involved in logistics and shipping services, especially those experienced in intercontinental freight operations. While the contract was awarded directly, companies looking to expand their operations in government logistics might consider establishing a relationship with UKRI and UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Large logistics firms, similar to Seafast Logistics Ltd, which has an established presence and capacity to manage significant shipping operations, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities arising in this sector. The centralized location in Swindon and strategic freight entry points like Felixstowe indicate key logistic nodal points that may require additional services and contractors in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25136 - Shipment of BAS Containers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. Contract details notice for the supply of Return Shipment of BAS Containers from Falklands to UK including freight to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038191-2025
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
Large

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
£11,946 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 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
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

SEAFAST LOGISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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