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CSP25257- Hire of mobile crane

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Aug 2025 at 09:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation involves the direct hiring of a mobile crane, specifically for the NERC BAS to facilitate equipment movement. The contracting authority is UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government sector. The awarded contract was issued to Welch's Transport Ltd, specialising in crane hire services with an operator, marking this as a non-competitive procurement method below the threshold. The contract, valued at £14,062.80 gross, was signed on 8th August 2025, and spans from 11th August to 11th September 2025, reflecting the active award stage.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses in the crane operation and logistics industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised movements with competent operators. Welch's Transport Ltd, which operates on a large scale, secured the contract through their expertise in this niche market. Smaller businesses with similar specialisations might leverage such contracts by positioning themselves as providers of indispensable services that offer significant efficiency or unique capabilities required in non-competitive scenarios. Additionally, potential vendors could explore similar direct procurement opportunities with government bodies, especially relating to logistics and transport sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25257- Hire of mobile crane

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 goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Hire of crane at NERC BAS to move equipment as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048316-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,719 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 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, policy@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

WELCH'S TRANSPORT LTD T/A WELCH'S SPECIALIST MOVEMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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