Award

Network Switches

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 13:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a Call Off contract for network switches through a Direct Award procedure, utilising the JISC Network Equipment Framework. The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, is responsible for this procurement under the industry category of switches (CPV: 31214100), located in England with an address in Swindon, postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement process is selective and based on a framework agreement. The award status is active as of 16 February 2026, with a contract period from 17 February 2026 to 16 February 2027. The award notice has been published on 27 February 2026, detailing the contract valued at £28,947.65.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their business by supplying high-quality network equipment to a reputable research and innovation organisation in the UK. The contract is suited for SMEs, given the procurement method which encourages competition among top-ranked suppliers in the framework. Businesses with expertise in networking equipment can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish valuable connections within the public sector. Suppliers such as Switchshop Limited, identified in the award notice, showcase the type of businesses that could benefit from similar opportunities. The procurement method promises an efficient and streamlined process, facilitating growth prospects for capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-772af50b-8ee9-4b60-ae28-e6f84679935a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297f730-35bb-4638-bb1e-1bfa50d9ded9
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
£28,947 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,947 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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