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UKRI-5708 Library Annex Pack and Move, General Storage and Return and Unpack

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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18 Aug 2026 at 11:44

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 10:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured library relocation and storage services for the library annex. The work covers packing library books, removing them from the annex, storing them generally for 24 months, then returning and unpacking them at the ROE 1894 building. The procurement is classified as relocation services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the supplier based in Edinburgh and UKRI based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This is a services requirement focused on the safe handling, transport, storage and reinstatement of a substantial library collection. It would suit removal, relocation, archive, library logistics and storage businesses able to manage the complete movement and return process.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly to Martins Removal Services Ltd. without competition under a below-threshold procedure. The contract was signed on 29 January 2026 and runs from 18 August 2026 to 1 August 2028. Its value is £127,024.56 excluding VAT, or £152,429.47 including VAT. There was one lot, covering the full requirement. The award is active and the contract is active. Following award, UKRI amended the contract on 17 August 2026 because the supplier’s quotation had omitted unpacking the books when they were returned to the annex; this service was confirmed as part of the original scope and necessary for completion. The selected supplier is Martins Removal Services Ltd.

This award demonstrates UKRI demand for an integrated library relocation service rather than transport alone. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to plan and carry out book packing, careful removal, general storage, return logistics and unpacking as one controlled operation. Relevant capability includes handling large or sensitive book collections, maintaining accurate packing and inventory records, protecting materials during storage, coordinating access to institutional buildings and reinstating items in an orderly way. The requirement also favours a supplier able to provide storage capacity and manage a long-running service alongside time-critical moves. Removal, archive logistics, library relocation and document-storage businesses with proven operational control would be the closest competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5708 Library Annex Pack and Move, General Storage and Return and Unpack

Notice Description

The packing and removal of library annex books, general storage for 24 months and return and unpack of library annex books to ROE 1894 building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06488c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,024 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 years
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 & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Martins Removal Services Ltd.

Further Information

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