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title: "GSS25208 - transportation of goods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d9e"
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# GSS25208 - transportation of goods

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d9e

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## Summary

This contracting process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "GSS25208 - transportation of goods" categorised under transport equipment and installation services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition due to the technical expertise required, and has been completed as of 22nd May 2025. The contract, awarded to M and S Support Services Ltd, is valued at £13,700 net and covers services related to transportation and the installation of specific goods across the UK, with delivery expected to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude by 12th May 2025.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport equipment and installation services, particularly those with a niche expertise in complex logistics and installation processes. The decision to award the contract directly without competition highlights the value of specialised knowledge, suggesting that businesses with unique technical capabilities can benefit from similar opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in high-stakes logistics may find themselves well-placed to pursue such contracts in future public sector procurement processes.

## 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 - The company shipping and installing the equipment are the only company with the level of expertise and knowledge of this equipment and have worked with it for a number of years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024793-2025 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,700 |

## 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 | M AND S SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024793-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024793-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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