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UKRI-5054 Rental of Storage Unit

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) from Swindon, Wiltshire, relates to a contract titled "UKRI-5054 Rental of Storage Unit." This procurement pertains to the industry category of "services," specifically focused on storage and warehousing services. The process is classified under the location of the United Kingdom, region UKK14. The procurement stage is complete, and this contract was awarded to Verran Freight Ltd on 1st August 2025, following a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of £40,901.76.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses involved in specialized storage and warehousing services. It demonstrates that even below-threshold contracts can result in substantial value over a year-long period, making it an attractive proposition for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling such requirements. Companies like Verran Freight Ltd, which specialise in providing such services, are ideally positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities, reinforcing their market position and expanding their client base by engaging with public authorities like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5054 Rental of Storage Unit

Notice Description

This contract for the annual hire of a specialized storage unit for STFC CLF.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045213-2025
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

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,084 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

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