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CSP25454 - Export, Import, Seafreight & Bunker Adjustment for 3 x 20 inch BAS Containers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Oct 2025 at 10:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP25454 - Export, Import, Seafreight & Bunker Adjustment for 3 x 20 inch BAS Containers" was led by UK Research and Innovation. This contract occupies the services category, specifically involving freight transport and port forwarding agency services, and is located within the United Kingdom. The process was executed without competition under direct procurement due to technical reasons, and the status of this procurement is complete. The contract was active between 10 October 2025 and 20 October 2025, with a total contract value of £10,382.95. The tender and contracting procedures were managed from Swindon, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd and Kuehne+Nagel Ltd being the procuring entity and supplier, respectively.

This tender offers growth opportunities for logistics and transport firms, particularly those specialising in international sea freight and port forwarding services. Given the nature of the procurement and the absence of competition in this instance, businesses with specialised capabilities and existing infrastructure tailored to the described logistics needs would be excellent candidates for similar future opportunities. It also highlights potential collaboration with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation, potentially positioning suppliers as key partners in governmental logistics contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25454 - Export, Import, Seafreight & Bunker Adjustment for 3 x 20 inch BAS Containers

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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Export / Import / Seafreight & Bunker Adjustment for 3 x 20" BAS Containers to be delivered on time to meet the connecting vessel in the Falkland Islands

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cea3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066228-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,382 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 30 days
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

KUEHNE+NAGEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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