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CSP26124-Transportation to FI

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority situated in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process for the transportation of goods to the Falkland Islands. The contract, identified as CSP26124, falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the competition threshold, signifying that there were no reasonable alternatives or competitors for the goods and services required. The process reached the award stage, with a contract status marked as complete, formalised on 3rd February 2026, with the contract active until 4th May 2026. The total gross contract value is £33,072, with a net value of £27,560. This procurement was processed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and awarded to the supplier Kuehne+Nagel Ltd, based in Hampshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for logistics and transportation companies, particularly those with expertise in transportation to remote areas like the Falkland Islands. Businesses experienced in handling transport equipment and auxiliary products would benefit from such contracts by demonstrating their capabilities in fulfilling demanding logistical requirements without competition. Large-scale organisations or those with similar contract experience would find this procurement particularly suitable, providing a platform to showcase their operational efficiency and capability to manage government logistics contracts, potentially leading to further engagements with public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26124-Transportation to FI

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 Transportation to Falkland Islands

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064699
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009838-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 4 May 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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