---
title: "UKRI-5944 1894 Building Library Decant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a191"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# UKRI-5944 1894 Building Library Decant

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a191

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5944 1894 Building Library Decant" project was overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. This contract focuses on the packing, removal, temporary storage, return delivery, and unpacking of library books for the Royal Observatory Edinburgh's 1894 Building, with secure storage services for 24 months. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the UKRI facilitated the process, which has reached the contract award stage as of 22 May 2026. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the competition threshold, and the contract with Martins Removal Services Ltd spans from 23 March 2026 to 31 December 2028, valued grossly at £38,284.8.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the logistics and storage industries. Companies like Martins Removal Services Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that medium and small-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of effectively managing complex logistical tasks without competition can thrive in this procurement landscape. Businesses specialising in secure storage and transportation services, especially within the UK regions such as Edinburgh, can find valuable opportunities in similar governmental contracts to strengthen their portfolios and expand their operational capacities.

## Notice

This contract is for the packing, removal, temporary storage, return delivery, and unpacking of library books for the ROE 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, including secure storage services for a period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048011-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,904 |

## 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 | MARTINS REMOVAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048011-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048011-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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