Award

DDaT26066 - Rack Server

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 16:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the award of a contract for the supply of a rack server under the title "DDaT26066 - Rack Server." This procurement, classified under the industry category of servers, is located in England, specifically at postal code W12 0NN. The award notice, dated 6 February 2026, marks the completion of the procurement stage, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 6 February 2026 to 5 February 2029, with the procurement value at £11,117.85.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in the supply of server hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from such procurements, aligning with the procurement's suitability considerations, which favour SME participation but not VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) organisations. With established firms like Dell Corporation Limited being a part of the awarded suppliers, businesses in related IT infrastructure domains are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26066 - 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-336621a7-8d56-4145-a768-bcfe0d88b9bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd402f0-4313-4424-b13e-98f31c6e96c9
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
£11,117 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,117 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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