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CSP26073 - Cargo & Supplies

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Jan 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26073 - Cargo & Supplies" is undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. Categorised under the services industry, specifically cargo handling services, the procurement has reached the Award stage as of 22nd January 2026. The procurement method was direct and concluded without competition due to specific technical reasons. The associated procurement activity was completed below the threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Firebox Global Logistics Ltd, is set to be active from 23rd January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with an agreed contract value of £54,800 gross.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the logistics and cargo handling sector. With the specific requirements for cargo and supplies for the SS SDA, small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in freight and supply logistics might find this contract particularly beneficial. Although the procurement process was executed directly, similar future contracts may be opened to competition, providing an opening for other logistics providers to engage with high-profile public sector clients like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

CSP26073 - Cargo & Supplies

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. UKRI require cargo and supplies for the SS SDA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005840-2026
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

63110000 - Cargo handling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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 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

FIREBOX GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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