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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3991 Shipping of Containers"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3991 Shipping of Containers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f93d74de-82bd-4492-a03b-171170978a5c

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organisation based in Swindon has awarded a contract for shipping and customs clearance services. The contract, valued at £36,249.33 GBP, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from April 14, 2024, to April 30, 2024, with the tender period ending on April 12, 2024. This opportunity falls under the services industry category.

This tender from UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses in shipping operations to explore potential growth. Companies involved in international logistics and customs clearance services, particularly those with expertise in container shipping, can compete for this contract. The contract award to GAC Services (UK) Ltd signifies a chance for suppliers with relevant capabilities to participate in providing shipping services to various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da8525b2-bb13-47ed-aede-212a6ba4aa95 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,249 |
| 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 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da8525b2-bb13-47ed-aede-212a6ba4aa95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da8525b2-bb13-47ed-aede-212a6ba4aa95
  25th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=856854928
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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