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DDaT25361 - STFC Cloud GPU

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has concluded a public procurement process titled "DDaT25361 - STFC Cloud GPU" to address the need for additional GPU capacity. This contract, awarded to CDW Ltd, was executed following a mini-competition under the SUPC High Performance Computing framework agreement. Classified under the CPV code for Computer storage units, the procurement falls within the goods category and utilised a selective procurement approach. The award stage of this contracting process was completed, and the contract commenced on 22nd January 2026, continuing through to 18th January 2031. The contract value is initially set at £119,139.33, with potential for increase up to £300,000. The location tied to the delivery is in the SN2 1FL postal area of England.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in high-performance computing and supply of hardware. Enterprises with capabilities in computer storage and related services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given this tender's suitability, would be well-positioned to engage in similar competitive opportunities under framework agreements. Such procurements not only offer a steady revenue stream during the contract period but also foster strong partnerships with government agencies like UK Shared Business Services Limited, enhancing business credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25361 - STFC Cloud GPU

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT OPPORUNITY, THIS IS NOTIFICATION OF AN AWARDED PROCUREMENT*** UKRI had a requirement for additional GPU capacity to be provided. This was awarded to CDW Ltd after a mini-competition was undertaken against SUPC High Performance Computing (HPC) (ITS4062 SU). The value of this requirement is an initial PS119,139.33 excluding VAT however there is contingency allowed in the contract up to a maximum of PS300,000.00 excluding VAT however this is not guaranteed. This requirement includes both supply of hardware and covers warranty.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283788b7-0c3e-4ed2-a4ed-cf9a8218f16c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30233100 - Computer storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,139 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,139 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2031 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CDW

Further Information

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