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CSP25267 - Trailer Hire

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Aug 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity for the contract titled "CSP25267 - Trailer Hire," classified under the goods industry category, specifically trailers (CPV: 34223300). The procurement, focusing on technical equipment hire, including trailers, cranes, and electric vehicle equipment, was conducted without competition due to technical reasons and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom (region UKK14). The procurement stage has been completed, with the associated contract being awarded on 6th August 2025 and remains active as of its sign date. This direct procurement method was under the threshold and adhered to the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and hire of specialised transport equipment, particularly those with experience catering to central government authorities and large-scale projects. SMEs such as WELCH'S TRANSPORT LIMITED, who was successful in this instance, demonstrate that smaller scale enterprises with the right technical capabilities are well-suited to compete and succeed, especially in niche markets with limited competition. The procurement's focus on technical and equipment-specific services indicates an opportunity for businesses with relevant expertise and existing logistics infrastructure.

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Notice Title

CSP25267 - Trailer Hire

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. UK Research & Innovation require the hire of Trailers, Cranes and EV Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058819
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048827-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34223300 - Trailers

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
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

WELCH'S TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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