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CSP25436 - Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Oct 2025 at 08:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here is managed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority situated in Swindon, UK. The procurement is titled "CSP25436 - Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh" and falls under the services category, specifically targeting freight transport agency services. The tender involves a limited competition procurement method and has reached the award stage as of the 9th of October 2025. The contract commenced on the 6th of October 2025 and was signed on the 5th of October 2025. The services are focused within the UK, specifically in Edinburgh, and the legal basis for this procurement is the UK's 2023/54 Act.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity primarily for companies involved in freight and logistics services, particularly those experienced in international transportation. Given the limited competition nature of the procurement process, businesses with existing relationships or prior experience with government contracts in freight services may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The awarded supplier, GAC SERVICES (UK) LTD, based in Grangemouth, UK, exemplifies the type of large-scale logistics company suited for such contracts, offering a pathway for similar businesses to expand their reach and consolidate their expertise in government-related transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25436 - Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063520-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 24 hours
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

GAC SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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