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DDaT25556 - Data Hardware

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:49

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09 Jan 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25556 - Data Hardware" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (MRC). The process, classified under the industry category 'Drivers and system software development services', involved the supply of data hardware. Located in Cambridge with postal code CB2 0QH, the contract was awarded as a direct award via the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 LOT8 - RM6098. This tender followed a selective procurement method, specifically a catalogue purchase. The procurement process was finalised with the award notice published on 9 January 2026, and the contract period set from 15 to 29 December 2025.

This award represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data hardware and system software to gain significant visibility and experience through collaboration with a research-focused governmental organisation. Entities well-positioned to engage in such opportunities are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide specialised hardware solutions and services that meet governmental standards and requirements. This contract promotes growth by enabling successful bidders to expand their portfolio and network within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT25556 - Data Hardware

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (MRC) had a requirement for the provision of Data hardware. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct award via Technology Products & Associated Services 2 LOT8 - RM6098.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-136cfe1d-4c89-42ad-85b1-9ea64d540b3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1195dc-598c-4bd7-8c43-f7e2ba741c7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212960 - Drivers and system software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,669 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,669 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 30 days
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 1FL
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

PROBRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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