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CSP26197 - Offsite storage

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for offsite storage services was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon. The contract, identified as CSP26197, falls under the industry category of storage and warehousing services and has been awarded to the supplier Verran Freight Ltd. The tender was procured using a direct method below the threshold without competition due to the absence of competitive suppliers. This contract began on 11th February 2026 and will conclude on 27th February 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and it pertains to central government public authority services, as per the United Kingdom's legal framework established in 2023.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in storage and warehousing services. Since the contract was awarded directly, businesses in similar regions or sectors can explore partnerships or subcontracting possibilities with the awarded entity, Verran Freight Ltd, to foster growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in efficient storage solutions are best suited to leverage insights from this procurement process to enhance their service offerings and explore future direct contract opportunities within governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26197 - Offsite storage

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:- Offsite storage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012714-2026
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

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 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

VERRAN FREIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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