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DDaT25571

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited sought the provision of CPU server capacity for the UK Research and Innovation's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The procurement falls under the "Central processing unit (CPU) or processors" industry category and is located at OX11 0QX, England. This contract has reached the award stage, with Dell Corporation Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £1,651,611.20, commenced on 2nd January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2031. The procurement method was selective, executed via a call-off from the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework Lot 1.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large businesses, especially those capable of supplying high-level server capacity solutions, indicating potential for growth within the tech industry. The process being completed through a framework agreement typically involves pre-qualified suppliers, suggesting that businesses with robust framework portfolios, particularly in processing units, would have been well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the procurement considers suitability for small and medium enterprises even though such business categories weren't chosen in this case, highlighting the landscape's competitive nature favouring established large-scale suppliers.

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Notice Title

DDaT25571

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation UKRI - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of CPU server capacity. This procurement has been awarded to the top ranked supplier on the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2801f1f-3f9c-47b7-a7e7-724d7a7d7f55
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


CPV Codes

30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,651,611 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,651,611 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 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
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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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