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24 Mar 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involves transportation services to FI via MOD FIRS with the involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The tender is for transport services, classified under the industry category 'Transport services (excluding waste transport)'. This direct procurement method was chosen due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, specifically requiring the services of a particular supplier. The contract period commenced on 11 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 13 April 2026. The contract, which has been awarded to KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED, stands valued at £22,192.11 excluding competitive bidding, illustrating a targeted procurement approach.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, showcasing their capacity to deliver specialised transport services in line with specific technical needs. For businesses seeking growth, securing contracts in niche service areas such as this through established relationships proves advantageous. Entities equipped to handle highly specific logistic requirements or similar specialised transport services might seek to align themselves with organisations like UK Research and Innovation for future prospects, particularly under similarly structured, exclusive procurement approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26377 - Transportation to FI via MOD FIRS

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. Details notice for transportation to FI via MOD FIRS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067228
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026565-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,192 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 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 & INNOVATION
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
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

Kuehne + Nagel Limited

Further Information

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