Tender

UKRI-5691 Local Moving and Storage Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a procurement process for a contract titled "UKRI-5691 Local Moving and Storage Service," located in Cambridge. The tender belongs to the services category, focusing on storage services with a procurement method of open competition. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 1st June 2026, and tender submissions must be made by 8th June 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £75,000 to £90,000 and covers a contract period from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2029, with potential extensions up to 28th June 2031.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in moving and storage services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract seeks to provide comprehensive removal and relocation services for office, scientific, and laboratory equipment. Companies adept at high-quality service provision, competitive pricing, and adherence to time-sensitive operations would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity, potentially driving growth and establishing a significant footprint in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5691 Local Moving and Storage Service

Notice Description

The MRC LMB in Cambridge are seeking a supplier to provide a comprehensive removal, relocation, and storage service for office, scientific and laboratory equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two optional 12 month extensions.

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06962d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043211-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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