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DDaT26081 - Network Pro Switches

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Feb 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (STFC) completed a procurement process for the provision of Network Switches, awarding the contract to Dell Corporation Limited. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the procurement falls within the goods category, specifically CPV 31214100 for switches. This award notice pertains to a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with activities taking place in England. The contract, valued at £43,120, spans from 11th February 2026 to 8th February 2031, highlighting the commitment to long-term infrastructural enhancement.

This tender represents substantial business opportunities for suppliers specialising in network equipment and large-scale IT infrastructure solutions. While the procurement has specific suitability criteria, disqualifying SMEs and VCSEs, it highlights the demand for established businesses like Dell Corporation Limited to leverage their expertise in delivering high-quality goods. Such projects foster business expansion for large companies that can meet framework criteria and promise reliable, consistent service delivery over extended periods, crucial for robust public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

DDaT26081 - Network Pro 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 procurement has been awarded to the top ranked supplier on the SSSNA LOT2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-404b141f-0299-4d36-b881-c178fe537680
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5e7772-00ec-4631-b294-8d0997fc321c
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2031 4-5 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
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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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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