Award

Server Storage Solutions and Installation Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed herein involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeking server storage solutions and installation services, completed via a Direct Award under the SSSNA Framework (Lot5) by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The process falls under the award stage, with the contract awarded to CDW Limited. The tender, classified within the server and broader IT services industries, covers a location in Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL), and has a contract period from 30th December 2025 to 31st March 2033. The total contract value amounts to £1,258,361.90, initiated using a selective procurement method.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies specialised in servers and IT services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale installation projects. Although the contract was awarded via a direct framework agreement, it underscores the potential growth for businesses willing to engage with UKRI and similar organisations. Notably, the procurement is ideally suited for businesses that identify as SMEs, given their stated suitability, offering them a chance to diversify and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Server Storage Solutions and Installation Services

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 Server Storage Solutions and Installation Services. This Call Off contract has been sources via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under SSSNA Framework (Lot5).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b75f800-3396-427c-85d3-9d2ba7ec2893
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599c69a5-2ece-49ec-aaaa-4a347a8fa44b
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,258,361 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,258,361 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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