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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4002 BGS Shipping of Containers"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4002 BGS Shipping of Containers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed8dffc-7141-421a-b827-a22b5b37c5ea

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organisation based in Swindon has awarded a contract for shipping and customs clearance services to GAC Services (UK) Ltd. The tender titled "UKRI-4002 BGS Shipping of Containers" falls under the services category with a contract value of £34,185.95. The procurement process was completed with a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 18th April 2024, and the contract runs from 21st April to 30th April 2024.

This contract award presents business opportunities for companies involved in shipping operations, particularly those offering shipping and customs clearance services. Businesses in the services sector, especially those experienced in negotiating procedures, could find this tender attractive. The contract's short-term nature provides a chance for impactful project involvement within the specified contract period, creating potential growth avenues for suitable firms seeking government procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the shipping and customs clearance services. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708b9eb9-1e6b-44d6-ab4a-9b4729bf63a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,185 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,185 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAC SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708b9eb9-1e6b-44d6-ab4a-9b4729bf63a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708b9eb9-1e6b-44d6-ab4a-9b4729bf63a8
  25th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=856855420
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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