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UKRI-5944 1894 Building Library Decant

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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22 May 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5944 1894 Building Library Decant" project was overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. This contract focuses on the packing, removal, temporary storage, return delivery, and unpacking of library books for the Royal Observatory Edinburgh's 1894 Building, with secure storage services for 24 months. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the UKRI facilitated the process, which has reached the contract award stage as of 22 May 2026. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the competition threshold, and the contract with Martins Removal Services Ltd spans from 23 March 2026 to 31 December 2028, valued grossly at £38,284.8.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the logistics and storage industries. Companies like Martins Removal Services Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that medium and small-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of effectively managing complex logistical tasks without competition can thrive in this procurement landscape. Businesses specialising in secure storage and transportation services, especially within the UK regions such as Edinburgh, can find valuable opportunities in similar governmental contracts to strengthen their portfolios and expand their operational capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5944 1894 Building Library Decant

Notice Description

This contract is for the packing, removal, temporary storage, return delivery, and unpacking of library books for the ROE 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, including secure storage services for a period of 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048011-2026
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

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,904 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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, WILTSHIRE
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

Martins Removal Services Ltd

Further Information

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