---
title: "CSP25436 - Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab30"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# CSP25436 - Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab30

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here is managed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority situated in Swindon, UK. The procurement is titled "CSP25436 - Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh" and falls under the services category, specifically targeting freight transport agency services. The tender involves a limited competition procurement method and has reached the award stage as of the 9th of October 2025. The contract commenced on the 6th of October 2025 and was signed on the 5th of October 2025. The services are focused within the UK, specifically in Edinburgh, and the legal basis for this procurement is the UK's 2023/54 Act.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity primarily for companies involved in freight and logistics services, particularly those experienced in international transportation. Given the limited competition nature of the procurement process, businesses with existing relationships or prior experience with government contracts in freight services may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The awarded supplier, GAC SERVICES (UK) LTD, based in Grangemouth, UK, exemplifies the type of large-scale logistics company suited for such contracts, offering a pathway for similar businesses to expand their reach and consolidate their expertise in government-related transport services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Transportation of containers from the US to Edinburgh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063520-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,320 |

## 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 | GAC SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 08:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063520-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063520-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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