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DDaT25560 - Storage System Solution

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DDaT25560 - Storage System Solution" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located at Polaris House, Swindon, England. The tender falls under the industry category of "System, storage and content management software package" with a classification code of CPV 48780000. The procurement was executed through a "Call-off from a framework agreement," using a selective method, specifically from the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework. The award stage of this process was completed, with the contract awarded to Dell Corporation Limited beginning on 23rd December 2025 and ending on 2nd February 2031. The procurement announcement was published on 9th January 2026. The delivery location is identified by postal code NG12 5GG.

This awarded contract, valued at £661,332.12, presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in storage system solutions to engage with high-value government contracts. Although it was a direct award, this highlights the potential for businesses to get involved in framework agreements, which can lead to significant opportunities. Companies that offer comprehensive system and storage packages may find such agreements beneficial, particularly those interested in dealing with large-scale clients like UK Research and Innovation. The framework from which this contract was drawn supports SMEs, making it suitable for mid-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio by supplying to public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

DDaT25560 - Storage System Solution

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 a Storage System Solution. This Call Off contract has been sourced via direct award to the top ranked supplier under the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3da7f03-c51c-4d79-b5d8-3745c311b3a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6ffc96-55d8-437d-a35e-2ac172db78e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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


CPV Codes

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£661,332 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£661,332 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 2 Feb 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
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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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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