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    ContractsLibrary Books Relocation and Storage Service for Royal Observatory Edinburgh
    Awarded contract

    Library Books Relocation and Storage Service for Royal Observatory Edinburgh

    Awarded
    £31.9k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Removals and 24-month secure storage service for library book collections at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh's 1894 Building.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 22 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £31.9k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £31,904
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MR
      Martins Removal Services Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    22 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a contract opportunity for a removals and storage service specializing in library materials. The successful contractor will be responsible for: packing and removal of library books from the ROE 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh; temporary storage of these materials during building works or renovations; secure return delivery to the building; unpacking and restocking of books; and providing secure storage facilities for a 24-month period. The service requires professional handling of library collections to ensure materials remain in good condition throughout the relocation process. Bidders should have demonstrated experience in handling large library collections, appropriate secure storage facilities, and logistics capabilities to manage this project efficiently.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Martins Removal Services Ltd1× · 33%
    2. SA Financiera Y Comercial JR Williams (Montevideo)1× · 33%
    3. TABARIN LOGISTICS LTD1× · 33%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM LIMITED, CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT NORTH LIMITED, Key Travel Limited — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a191
    UR
    Buyer
    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Sector
    Facilities Management