Award

Server Hardware and Support Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has finalised a contract for "Server Hardware and Support Services," completed via a call-off from the SSSNA Framework - Lot 1. This selective procurement method involved a direct award to Dell Corporation Limited, chosen as the top-ranked supplier. The announcement was published on 13th February 2026, with contract details indicating a start date of 30th January 2026, running until 29th January 2029. UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, is the buyer, and the delivery location is specified by the postal code CB2 0QH. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services, valuing approximately £48,969.15.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in server hardware and computer-related professional services, especially for SMEs keen on leveraging framework agreements. As UK Shared Business Services Limited has used a call-off contract from an established framework, businesses included in similar frameworks are well-suited to compete in future contracts. Engaging with public sector frameworks can create a robust growth path by providing regular opportunities with established clients like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

Server Hardware and Support Services

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 Server Hardware and Support Services. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award to the top ranked supplier against the SSSNA Framework - Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-853f4859-edd3-4808-b351-2f4c262bd956
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee77ae7b-ed74-4113-803d-c6bd645b0712
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48820000 - Servers

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,969 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,969 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 3-4 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 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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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