Award

DDaT25574 - Network Switches

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the provision of network switches, as detailed in the awarded contract DDaT25574. The procurement was conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically sourced through a direct award via SSSNA LOT5. The buyer operates within the hardware and software sector, classifying under CPV codes 44316400 and 48000000. This award involves the supply of goods to the Science and Technology Facilities Council, located with delivery to Oxfordshire (postal code OX11 0QX), with an award date published on 15 January 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period runs from 31 December 2025 to 31 March 2031. The total contract value stands at £452,876.56.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and software systems, specifically in networking infrastructure. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive and scalable network solutions would find this type of tender particularly suitable, given the nature of the framework agreement and the substantial contract value. Such tenders facilitate entry into long-term projects with research organisations, reinforcing a company's portfolio within the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs may note that eligibility criteria for this tender did not offer direct avenues tailored to their engagement, suggesting that enterprises with substantial operational capacity and resources are best positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

DDaT25574 - Network Switches

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of Network Switches. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct award via SSSNA LOT5.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eef1cc7-f706-4a67-97ba-dc222cf0d33c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883c709-17d6-4d59-9b71-76095f9c706b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£452,876 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£452,876 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1eef1cc7-f706-4a67-97ba-dc222cf0d33c-2026-01-15T08:24:48Z",
    "date": "2026-01-15T08:24:48Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-1eef1cc7-f706-4a67-97ba-dc222cf0d33c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DDaT25574",
        "title": "DDaT25574 - Network Switches",
        "description": "***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of Network Switches. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct award via SSSNA LOT5.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "44316400",
            "description": "Hardware"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "48000000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Software package and information systems"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "OX11 0QX"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 452876.56,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-12-30T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-31T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
            "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House",
                "locality": "SWINDON",
                "postalCode": "SN21FL",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "DDaT Procurement",
                "email": "ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02465350",
            "name": "CDW Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "CDW Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02465350"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 New Change LONDON EC4M 9AF UNITED KINGDOM"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
        "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1eef1cc7-f706-4a67-97ba-dc222cf0d33c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-31T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-01-15T08:24:48Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 452876.56,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02465350",
                    "name": "CDW Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-31T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883c709-17d6-4d59-9b71-76095f9c706b",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-15T08:24:48Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}