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title: "GSS25148 - Shipping Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec33"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-03-12"
---

# GSS25148 - Shipping Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec33

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK, has concluded a direct procurement process for Shipping Services with the procurement method specified as "below threshold - without competition." Exhibition Freighting Limited has been awarded the contract to handle the shipping operations for scientific computing equipment to be shipped to Atlanta, USA in connection with the SC24 event. The entire procurement process is complete, with contract details posted on 12 March 2025 and the contract signed on 26 February 2025. The total contract value is £12,531.60.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the shipping and logistics sector, particularly those with expertise in handling scientific equipment for international shipping. Exhibition Freighting Limited, being an SME, was selected due to its unique capability to provide the required services. Companies with specialised knowledge in technical shipping operations and experience working within tight procurement restrictions would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This direct procurement method highlights the importance of niche expertise in securing government contracts.

## Notice

***** 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. Award notice for shipping of pallets to Altanta USA for Scientific Computings attendance at SC24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009009-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,443 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | EXHIBITION FREIGHTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009009-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009009-2025
  12th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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