Award

Server Network Switches including Support and Maintenance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined in this document pertains to the buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, with the procurement titled "Server Network Switches including Support and Maintenance." This contract falls under the industry category of Hardware, specifically Networking Software Packages, and will take place at the location with postal code OX11 0QX. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, having been concluded as a direct award under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. The tender value amounts to £113,463.05, with the contract period spanning from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2030. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement with the supplier being CDW Ltd.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth by providing a long-term contract duration, enhancing predictable cash flow for businesses involved in server network switches and maintenance services. Businesses best suited to compete in this procurement are those within the SME sector, given its alignment with supplier suitability, although it has been concluded as a direct award. Companies with expertise in providing robust hardware and networking solutions, along with comprehensive support and maintenance services, would be well-positioned to fulfil the requirements of similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Server Network Switches including Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement has been concluded as a direct award under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for support and maintenance server network switches.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcfbb217-2037-4f0d-9262-48b0ef81bcff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34851eb9-4841-417f-968a-91999bec0daa
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,463 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,463 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2030 4-5 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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