---
title: "CSP25267 - Trailer Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058819"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-08-14"
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# CSP25267 - Trailer Hire

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058819

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity for the contract titled "CSP25267 - Trailer Hire," classified under the goods industry category, specifically trailers (CPV: 34223300). The procurement, focusing on technical equipment hire, including trailers, cranes, and electric vehicle equipment, was conducted without competition due to technical reasons and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom (region UKK14). The procurement stage has been completed, with the associated contract being awarded on 6th August 2025 and remains active as of its sign date. This direct procurement method was under the threshold and adhered to the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and hire of specialised transport equipment, particularly those with experience catering to central government authorities and large-scale projects. SMEs such as WELCH'S TRANSPORT LIMITED, who was successful in this instance, demonstrate that smaller scale enterprises with the right technical capabilities are well-suited to compete and succeed, especially in niche markets with limited competition. The procurement's focus on technical and equipment-specific services indicates an opportunity for businesses with relevant expertise and existing logistics infrastructure.

## 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. UK Research & Innovation require the hire of Trailers, Cranes and EV Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048827-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34223300 - Trailers

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048827-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048827-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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