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03 Jul 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government, to fulfil a transportation requirement from Bar Hill to Denmark. This contract, titled "CSP26624 - Transportation from Bar Hill to Denmark," falls within the services industry category, specifically relating to freight transport agency and port forwarding services. Located in the UK, the process was marked complete on 3 July 2026. Notably, the tender was carried out using a direct procurement method without competition due to technical reasons as there were no reasonable alternatives to the services required. The contract period began on 2 July 2026 and will conclude on 31 July 2026.

This tender presents a distinct business opportunity, particularly for companies specialised in transportation logistics, freight, and port services. Despite being awarded directly to Clarkson Port Services Limited, businesses with similar capabilities could benefit from exploring partnerships or potential subcontracting opportunities. For service providers capable of offering specific, highly technical services where alternatives are scarce, similar future procurements could provide a pathway for growth and expansion, especially if involved in niche or specialised transport services. Engaging with organisations like UK Research and Innovation may open doors for SMEs with specialised capabilities that align with government transport demands.

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Notice Title

CSP26624 - Transportation from Bar Hill to Denmark

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 services required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Transportation from Bar Hill to Denmark to be supplied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062752-2026
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

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,297 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 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
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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

CLARKSON PORT SERVICES

Further Information

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