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CSP26410 - Storage

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 May 2026 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the supply of storage units, under the title "CSP26410 - Storage". This contract falls within the public authority central government industry category and covers the location of the United Kingdom, with specific activities centred in Swindon, region UKK14. The procurement was initiated via a limited competition procurement exercise and is now in the award stage, having been completed on 5th May 2026. The legally binding contract, signed on 29th April 2026, commenced on 30th April 2026 and spans until 15th May 2026. The gross contract value is set at £51,600, with a net amount of £43,000, all in GBP. The procurement method was classified as 'below threshold - limited competition'.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing storage solutions, especially those with the capacity to deliver within a short timeframe, as evidenced by the contract's start and end dates. The winning bidder, BIG YELLOW SELF STORAGE (GP) LIMITED, highlights that larger businesses, similar in scale, could be well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises, particularly those recognised for efficiently handling storage and logistics. Given the limited competition procurement method utilised, businesses skilled in navigating and responding rapidly to such procurement calls are likely to find beneficial growth opportunities through similar contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP26410 - Storage

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for storage to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040785-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39173000 - Storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 15 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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
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

BIG YELLOW SELF STORAGE (GP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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