---
title: "UKRI-6080 Storage Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06991c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# UKRI-6080 Storage Solution

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06991c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concerns the provision of a "UKRI-6080 Storage Solution" aimed at supporting off-site experiments. The primary industry category involved is services, specifically within storage and warehousing services. UKRI, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, is headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, now in the Award stage, experienced a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, resulting in a completed award to Verran Freight Ltd. The contract, which was active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, has a total gross value of £45,400.9.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage solutions, particularly those capable of accommodating the experimental needs of research organisations. Companies similar to Verran Freight Ltd, an SME based in Abingdon, stand to benefit substantially from such contracts as they offer services that align with the precise requirements of the buyer, UKRI. This procurement process, not requiring competition, favours contractors who can demonstrate bespoke service offerings and reliability in delivering services efficiently to public authorities seeking streamlined and effective solutions.

## Notice

Storage solution for off site, with items required for experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044536-2026 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,834 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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

- 14 May 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044536-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044536-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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