Award

DDaT26107 - Rack Server

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "DDaT26107 - Rack Server" to Dell Corporation Limited. This procurement falls within the Servers industry category, classified under CPV code 48820000, and is located in England with a delivery address in London, postal code W12 0NN. The procurement process used was selective, through a call-off from the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement SSSNA Framework, marking it as an award stage, with the contract's active status noted on 6th February 2026. The contract commenced on 11th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th February 2029, with a total value of £39,485.70.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in server supply and related solutions, particularly SMEs that are capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Companies adept in offering high-quality rack servers and allied technologies can leverage such government contracts to expand their market presence and secure stable revenue over the contractual period. Although the contract has been awarded, understanding the approach of UK Shared Business Services to procurement can guide businesses in positioning themselves strategically for future opportunities within similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

DDaT26107 - Rack Server

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of a Rack Server. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement SSSNA Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-054c5800-a8df-498a-95ea-ddb12af5af74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d57e60-3cd5-4f92-af1e-b0b0ef814ed6
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

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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