Award

Server Storage Equipment and Installation Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation, involved the award of a contract for the supply and installation of Server Storage Equipment. This project, under the title "Server Storage Equipment and Installation Service," falls within the Servers category of the industry. The award was made through a Direct Award procedure under the SSSNA framework (Lot2). The contract period is set to commence on 31st December 2025 and will run until 31st March 2032, with the procurement status marked as complete. The delivery location is specified by postal code SN2 1FL, Swindon, England. The value of the award is £1,498,016.92, with a tender period that concluded on 29th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT hardware and installation services, given the suitability criteria. The direct award contract with Dell Corporation Limited, a large-scale supplier, suggests that businesses of substantial capability were sought after. This tender offers businesses the chance to expand their client base within the public sector, showcasing their ability to deliver large-scale IT infrastructure solutions. Companies with expertise in IT products and services, notably those capable of functioning under framework agreements, are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Server Storage Equipment and Installation Service

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Server Storage Equipment and installation Services. This Call-Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under SSSNA framework (Lot2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65ea37e3-ccf1-4409-a966-85bba02a3f82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77798e94-a30a-44cc-98e4-17c50a7e0e45
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,498,016 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,498,016 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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 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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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