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title: "CSP26197 - Offsite storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e9b"
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# CSP26197 - Offsite storage

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e9b

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## Summary

The procurement process for offsite storage services was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon. The contract, identified as CSP26197, falls under the industry category of storage and warehousing services and has been awarded to the supplier Verran Freight Ltd. The tender was procured using a direct method below the threshold without competition due to the absence of competitive suppliers. This contract began on 11th February 2026 and will conclude on 27th February 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and it pertains to central government public authority services, as per the United Kingdom's legal framework established in 2023.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in storage and warehousing services. Since the contract was awarded directly, businesses in similar regions or sectors can explore partnerships or subcontracting possibilities with the awarded entity, Verran Freight Ltd, to foster growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in efficient storage solutions are best suited to leverage insights from this procurement process to enhance their service offerings and explore future direct contract opportunities within governmental departments.

## 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, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement:- Offsite storage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012714-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,960 |

## 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 | VERRAN FREIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012714-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012714-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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