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DDaT26063 - Hardware Refresh

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

This award notice pertains to the procurement process titled "DDaT26063 - Hardware Refresh" overseen by UK Shared Business Services Limited, situated in Swindon, England. The procurement, specifically in the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000), involved the provision of network hardware along with associated software and support elements. The procurement process has been completed under a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Jisc Network Solutions Framework. The awarded contract, valued at £449,920.04, commenced on 26 March 2026 and is set to extend until 1 May 2029. The contract period follows a mini-competition under Lot 7 of the framework, with optional budgets available for further requirements. The main delivery location is in Oxfordshire, postcode OX11 0QX.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in network hardware and support services to strengthen collaborations with large clients like UK Research and Innovation. Although the procurement stage is complete, similar opportunities could arise and be highly beneficial for established firms in the technology and IT infrastructure sectors, especially those capable of operating under framework agreements. Companies similar in scale to Khipu Networks Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to engage in future procurements necessitated by such frameworks, thereby creating avenues for growth in servicing large governmental or research institutions.

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Notice Title

DDaT26063 - Hardware Refresh

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of network hardware, including associated software and support elements. This procurement is being concluded following a mini-competition under the Jisc Network Solutions Framework (Proc2719), Lot 7. There is optional budget available to the value of PS50,079.96 to support additional software and/or support elements, subject to UKRI requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b1b5fd-ba11-480e-9ad2-6392b8a60823
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8902da3e-ea36-4c8c-9e9b-17d0ca55d346
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£449,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 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

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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