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DDaT26356-Line Card for Switches

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Jul 2026 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the supply of a line card for switches within the network equipment industry category. The procurement, titled "DDaT26356-Line Card for Switches," involves an award rather than a tender, and was completed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework. The contract is valued at £42,366.12 and covers the period from 10th July 2026 to 10th July 2027, with delivery to a postal address in Cambridge (CB2 0QH). The procurement is designed to suit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in supplying network equipment, particularly those adept at leveraging framework agreements and call-off contracts. Large enterprises like Stone Technologies Ltd t/a Converge, which won the contract, showcase the potential efficacy of pursuing such opportunities. SMEs engaged in similar fields will find these opportunities favourable for exploring new markets and expanding their reach within the realm of public procurement, especially when operating under or aiming to access accredited frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26356-Line Card for Switches

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 line card for switches. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the supplier under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a89f1aa-0835-430d-a54c-f4cd7d96cf28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff847b2e-e53a-44b9-9f77-ea9f423b9fd5
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,366 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,366 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 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
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 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

STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A CONVERGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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