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DDaT26192 - Devices

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Apr 2026 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT26192 - Devices" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, related to the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. This award notice pertains to a procurement requirement for laptops needed by UK Research and Innovation, completed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from the NDNA ITS5071 LU Framework. Located in England, with key delivery taking place in postal code OX11 0RD, the contract covers the period from 27 March 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement's award was published on 9 April 2026, marking the current stage as Award.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in supplying computer equipment. Firms well-suited for participation in such a framework agreement need to demonstrate competence in providing similar technological products, as this was awarded based on the existing framework ranking. Stone Technologies Ltd, trading as Converge, was the successful supplier, showcasing the importance for businesses to integrate into framework agreements to secure such contracts effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26192 - Devices

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Laptops. This procurement has been awarded to the top ranked supplier on the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) ITS5071 LU Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-717c58d4-5bc0-458e-8dc4-ffd2eedef057
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201559b3-9f2b-4f1c-9a93-496929c56f33
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,959 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,959 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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 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

STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A CONVERGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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