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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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05 Feb 2026 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5708 Library Annex Pack and Move, General Storage and Return and Unpack" was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract, which is at the award stage, involves services within the relocation industry category and is identified by procurement ID "C0820". The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 29th January 2026, with its active period running from 30th January 2026 to 1st August 2028. The contract involves the packing and removal of library annex books and provides for general storage over a 24-month period, culminating in the return and unpacking of the books to the ROE 1894 building in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in relocation services. The successful completion of this contract by Martins Removal Services Ltd., an SME based in Edinburgh, highlights the potential for similar businesses to leverage government contracts to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in providing specialised services. Businesses that offer comprehensive relocation and storage solutions could find such contracts beneficial in expanding their reach and establishing credibility within the public sector procurement space.

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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/010317-2026
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

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
£87,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

MARTINS REMOVAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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