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DDaT26037 - New Storage Node for controls network

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Feb 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of a New Storage Node for the controls network was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through their buying service, UK Shared Business Services Limited. The tender, identified as DDaT26037, falls under the industry category of servers and was classified with the CPV code 48820000. This is an award notice, indicating the completion of the tender process, and the contract was awarded on 26th January 2026, with a contract period running from 27th January 2026 to 12th March 2029. The procurement was executed via a direct award from an existing framework agreement, specifically the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA). Delivery is set for location postal code OX11 0QX in England, and the awarded contract value is £104,212.82.

This award creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in IT hardware solutions, particularly those with experience in storage solutions. Companies like Dell Corporation Limited, which was the successful supplier, are prime examples of the type of large-scale businesses capable of meeting such demands. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the same sector, keeping abreast of such contract awards could guide them in aligning their future offerings with similar framework opportunities, thereby stimulating business growth by tapping into government and large-scale organisational needs.

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Notice Title

DDaT26037 - New Storage Node for controls network

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 a New Storage Node for controls network. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier in line with the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bda84db9-8020-4b9a-8189-f5147cc20c56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de95340b-79f6-439f-91c7-b2dc1e962c34
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

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,212 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,212 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 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 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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