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title: "CSP26733 - Transportation of 6 x containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db6d"
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# CSP26733 - Transportation of 6 x containers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db6d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the transportation of six containers within the industry category of water transport services. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as CSP26733, was awarded to KUEHNE + NAGEL LIMITED and spans from 4th August 2026 to 10th August 2026. This procurement was carried out through a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition due to technical reasons, indicating that only a specific supplier, KUEHNE + NAGEL, could meet the requirements. The contract has been signed and remains active, with a gross value of £25,112.88.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and transportation services, particularly those with capabilities in handling specialised water shipping operations. Companies that can demonstrate technical expertise and reliability in transporting large quantities of freight, such as container shipments, would be well-suited for similar contracts. Although this procurement was direct and did not involve competition, it underscores the importance of businesses maintaining robust relationships with public authorities to become preferred suppliers in specialised services like those required by UK Research and Innovation.

## 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:- Transportation of 6 x containers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073764-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,927 |

## 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 | KUEHNE + NAGEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60600000 - Water transport services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073764-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073764-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://home.kuehne-nagel.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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