Award

Storage and Hardware

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation required the supply of storage and hardware, which has been fulfilled through a Call Off contract sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top-ranked supplier against the SSSNA Framework - Lot 5. The procurement process, led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, falls under the goods category with a specific focus on storage media and hardware, as defined by CPV codes 30234000 and 44316400. This contract, with the procurement method classified as selective, commenced on February 27, 2026, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2031. The award status is complete, with the award notice published on March 4, 2026, detailing an agreement valued at £1,696,017.45 for delivery to the postal code OX11 0QX.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses supplying storage media and hardware components. While this specific contract was awarded to CDW Limited via a direct award procedure, future similar opportunities might emerge for small to medium-sized enterprises, given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies with the capability to engage in framework agreements and who are experienced in delivering large-scale projects could find strategic growth potential in participating in such selective procurement processes. The urban location in Oxfordshire might also benefit local businesses seeking to expand their market presence by collaborating with established entities like UK Research and Innovation and its procurement partner, UK Shared Business Services Limited.

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Notice Title

Storage and Hardware

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Storage and Hardware. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier against SSSNA Framework - Lot 5.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7843f4f8-e6ac-44b5-ac95-93080d67d51f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055e300c-afa1-41bf-bdab-5c49515b800e
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

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

30234000 - Storage media

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,696,017 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,696,017 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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