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DDaT26172 - Server - Virtual Cluster Hardware

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT26172 - Server - Virtual Cluster Hardware" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This was a selective tender under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. The procurement focused on computer servers, with the successful award announced on 7 April 2026. This process was concluded with a contract valued at £198,900 to Stone Technologies Ltd t/a Converge Technology Solutions. The contract commenced on 16 March 2026 and will run until 15 March 2029, with delivery expected to occur at the postal code OX11 0RD, indicative of a location in Oxfordshire, England. The procurement stage was the Award phase, following a tender period that ended on 9 March 2026.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses operating within the provision of computer hardware, particularly those capable of supplying virtual cluster hardware. Companies that manage to integrate into frameworks or possess existing relationships within such framework arrangements can leverage this as an avenue for growth. The selective procurement process suggests relevance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although the award was made to a large enterprise. Therefore, businesses aiming to expand in the tech equipment supply sector should consider involvement in similar frameworks to increase their potential for participating in such significant, pre-arranged procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

DDaT26172 - Server - Virtual Cluster Hardware

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Virtual cluster Hardware servers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03b08751-d12d-4bc1-9129-715c097f0d3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d139270d-9b39-42a3-ba9e-e93488f84b59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A CONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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