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Third Party IT Hardware Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Aug 2025 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Third Party IT Hardware Support" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This process falls under the industry category of network equipment and associated services related to personal computers and telecommunications. It is located in Swindon, England, with the delivery address at postcode SN2 1UH. This award notice follows a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from the RM6100 framework agreement (CCS Technology Services 3). The award was finalised on 24th July 2025, with the contract period starting 25th July 2025 and ending on 24th July 2027. The total contract value is reported as £117,282, with an updated award notice dated 18th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing IT hardware support services, as the procurement process encourages SME participation. Since the tender involves the support and maintenance of network equipment and related services, businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those with experience in framework agreements and capable of delivering large-scale IT support, would find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. Being aligned with government frameworks, businesses can leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and expand their service offerings in the public sector. SOFTCAT PLC was awarded the contract, indicating a preference for established providers with the capability to deliver comprehensive IT support solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Party IT Hardware Support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Third Party IT Hardware support. This Call Off contract has been concluded as a further competition under the RM6100 framework (CCS Technology Services 3) and has been varied to include value for additional contingency for further devices***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-496a3a8b-05c0-4df4-ad02-3451cacd0e36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e4e6f5-e995-422f-a115-fceaf7e5cc49
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,282 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,283 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2027 1-2 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 1UH
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

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