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STFC Storage provision

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has awarded a contract for storage provision within the framework of a direct award procedure. The procurement process was completed under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, reference SBS10510, resulting in the selection of Softcat PLC as the supplier. This award notice, dated 18th February 2026, relates to the provision of services in the Storage media industry category. The contract, valued at £34,586.5, runs from 29th January 2026 to 28th January 2027, and delivery is expected at a location with the postal code OX11 0QX, England.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in storage media and software package solutions. Given the use of a framework agreement for this selective process, companies already positioned within this framework or similar frameworks could find additional opportunities to engage with public sector contracts. SMEs are particularly encouraged to partake in similar tenders, as the procurement recognises suitability for small and medium enterprises. Softcat PLC's involvement signifies potential collaborations or subcontracting prospects for suitable organisations looking to expand their reach in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

STFC Storage provision

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of Storage. This procurement has been concluded as a Direct award procedure via the NHS - Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework Reference: SBS10510.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47435773-514c-4c51-b525-3955b93a35d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba45da88-6507-4939-972b-25514cfee4ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30234000 - Storage media

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,586 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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