---
title: "CSP25136 - Shipment of BAS Containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# CSP25136 - Shipment of BAS Containers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b03

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation involves a direct award for the shipment of BAS Containers from the Falklands to the UK, under contract CSP25136. The process falls under the services category, specifically shipping operations, and was completed through a below-threshold procurement method without competition. UK Shared Business Services Ltd was the procuring entity, with Seafast Logistics Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £11,946.28 excluding VAT, became active on 7th July 2025 and concludes on 31st October 2025. The entire operation is based in the United Kingdom, with key activity centring in both Swindon and Felixstowe.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses involved in logistics and shipping services, especially those experienced in intercontinental freight operations. While the contract was awarded directly, companies looking to expand their operations in government logistics might consider establishing a relationship with UKRI and UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Large logistics firms, similar to Seafast Logistics Ltd, which has an established presence and capacity to manage significant shipping operations, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities arising in this sector. The centralized location in Swindon and strategic freight entry points like Felixstowe indicate key logistic nodal points that may require additional services and contractors in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. Contract details notice for the supply of Return Shipment of BAS Containers from Falklands to UK including freight to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038191-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,946 |

## 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 | SEAFAST LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038191-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038191-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.seafast.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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