---
title: "CSP25257- Hire of mobile crane"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-13"
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# CSP25257- Hire of mobile crane

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586d6

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation involves the direct hiring of a mobile crane, specifically for the NERC BAS to facilitate equipment movement. The contracting authority is UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government sector. The awarded contract was issued to Welch's Transport Ltd, specialising in crane hire services with an operator, marking this as a non-competitive procurement method below the threshold. The contract, valued at £14,062.80 gross, was signed on 8th August 2025, and spans from 11th August to 11th September 2025, reflecting the active award stage.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses in the crane operation and logistics industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised movements with competent operators. Welch's Transport Ltd, which operates on a large scale, secured the contract through their expertise in this niche market. Smaller businesses with similar specialisations might leverage such contracts by positioning themselves as providers of indispensable services that offer significant efficiency or unique capabilities required in non-competitive scenarios. Additionally, potential vendors could explore similar direct procurement opportunities with government bodies, especially relating to logistics and transport sectors.

## 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 goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Hire of crane at NERC BAS to move equipment as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048316-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,719 |

## 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 | WELCH'S TRANSPORT LTD T/A WELCH'S SPECIALIST MOVEMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 09:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048316-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048316-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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