Award

Network Switches

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for network switches through a direct award procedure, utilising the JISC Network Equipment Framework. This award notice pertains to a contract valued at £21,833.14 GBP and is targeted within the Computer, Electronic, Optical Equipments industry category. The contract commenced on 13th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 13th February 2027. The delivery will be made to the postal code OX11 0QX in England. The selective procurement method facilitated a call-off from a framework agreement, denoting the procurement stage as the award phase.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the network equipment sector. With a procurement focused on goods, particularly network switches, businesses proficient in supplying electronic equipment and infrastructure would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. Participation in such frameworks can bolster brand credibility and foster relationships with major organisations like UK Research and Innovation, thereby enhancing business growth potential. Ventures akin to Switchshop Ltd, an SME that successfully secured the contract, underscore the suitability for similar enterprises to pursue tenders within this strategic framework.

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Notice Title

Network Switches

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Network Switches. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier against the JISC Network Equipment Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59fa3ed9-2572-4255-8ac1-8abb761b7bc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af170871-a48e-4720-b457-4bb2c2deef11
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,833 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2027 1-2 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

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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