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UKRI-6080 Storage Solution

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 May 2026 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concerns the provision of a "UKRI-6080 Storage Solution" aimed at supporting off-site experiments. The primary industry category involved is services, specifically within storage and warehousing services. UKRI, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, is headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, now in the Award stage, experienced a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, resulting in a completed award to Verran Freight Ltd. The contract, which was active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, has a total gross value of £45,400.9.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage solutions, particularly those capable of accommodating the experimental needs of research organisations. Companies similar to Verran Freight Ltd, an SME based in Abingdon, stand to benefit substantially from such contracts as they offer services that align with the precise requirements of the buyer, UKRI. This procurement process, not requiring competition, favours contractors who can demonstrate bespoke service offerings and reliability in delivering services efficiently to public authorities seeking streamlined and effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6080 Storage Solution

Notice Description

Storage solution for off site, with items required for experiments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06991c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044536-2026
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
£37,834 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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

VERRAN FREIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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