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CSP26733 - Transportation of 6 x containers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Aug 2026 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the transportation of six containers within the industry category of water transport services. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as CSP26733, was awarded to KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED and spans from 4th August 2026 to 10th August 2026. This procurement was carried out through a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition due to technical reasons, indicating that only a specific supplier, KUEHNE + NAGEL, could meet the requirements. The contract has been signed and remains active, with a gross value of £25,112.88.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and transportation services, particularly those with capabilities in handling specialised water shipping operations. Companies that can demonstrate technical expertise and reliability in transporting large quantities of freight, such as container shipments, would be well-suited for similar contracts. Although this procurement was direct and did not involve competition, it underscores the importance of businesses maintaining robust relationships with public authorities to become preferred suppliers in specialised services like those required by UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26733 - Transportation of 6 x containers

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. Brief Description of Requirement:- Transportation of 6 x containers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073764-2026
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

60600000 - Water transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,927 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2026 30 days
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 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

Notice Documents

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