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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involves a contract for transport services under the title "CSP26608 - Transport services". Located in Swindon, at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, the contracting authority functions within the central government public authority sector. Concluded on 18th June 2026, this tender has reached the award stage and was executed as a direct procurement without competition, primarily due to the technical uniqueness of the service provider KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED, based in Feltham. The contract commenced on 5th June 2026 and is set to conclude by 2nd July 2026, with a gross contract value of GBP 36,895.75.

This tender represents a significant opportunity within the transport services industry, particularly suitable for large companies with technical expertise in logistics and specialized transport services. Despite the absence of competitive bidding, it underscores the demand for niche service providers capable of meeting specific technical requirements. Businesses operating in the United Kingdom, particularly those familiar with public sector procurement and equipped to handle complex logistics, could find considerable growth opportunities by aligning with similar public contracts in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26608 - Transport services

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 services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057506-2026
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
£36,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 2 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KUEHNE + NAGEL

Further Information

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