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UKRI-5921 1894 Building Martins Glass Plate Relocation and Storage

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Mar 2026 at 13:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Mar 2026 at 11:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent public authority in central government, has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5921 1894 Building Martins Glass Plate Relocation and Storage" project. Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, the buyer appointed Martin's Removals Edinburgh to handle specialised removal services. The contract, sourced through a direct award due to the necessity for technical compatibility, commenced on 3rd April 2026 and will run until 25th December 2026, with a gross value of GBP 135,806.40. Focusing on the service industry and classified under CPV code 60000000, the contract marks the final stage of the procurement, now active and awarded to a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Edinburgh.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and removal services, particularly those equipped to manage intricate relocation projects with technical challenges. SMEs like Martin's Removals Edinburgh, with specialised capabilities and experience in handling sensitive and valuable items, are well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, businesses focusing on fostering operational efficiency and minimising transition risks would find contracts like this beneficial for growth and establishing credibility in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5921 1894 Building Martins Glass Plate Relocation and Storage

Notice Description

UKRI STFC is looking to appoint a supplier to undertake multiple specialist removals for the 1894 Building.

Procurement Information

Disproportionate technical compatibility and transition risk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06701f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030875-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,172 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£113,172 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 25 Dec 2026 6-12 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 & 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
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

MARTIN'S REMOVALS EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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