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High-performance GPUs

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Sep 2026 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation’s Science and Technology Facilities Council required high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) and associated IT equipment. The purchase falls within hardware, with an associated software and information-systems classification. It is a goods requirement intended to support the Council’s technical and research activities. UK Shared Business Services Limited is identified as the buying organisation managing the procurement on behalf of the public-sector research organisation. Delivery is to take place in the United Kingdom. The requirement is relevant to suppliers of high-performance computing hardware, GPU systems and related IT equipment capable of supplying business-grade technology for research and technical environments.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective direct call-off from the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098), rather than an open competition. The award was made on 14 September 2026 to Ballicom Limited for £20,871.32 including the stated GBP currency. The awarded contract period runs from 15 September 2026 to 15 October 2026. The tender process had a submission deadline of 11 September 2026 at 11:00. The published procurement value and award value are the same. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For suppliers that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates demand from the UK research and facilities sector for high-performance GPUs and associated IT equipment supplied through an established public-sector technology framework. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong capability in sourcing and supplying specialist GPU hardware, understanding of high-performance computing requirements, and the capacity to deliver reliably within a short contract window. Experience serving public-sector or research customers would help demonstrate fit, while framework access or an effective route to framework-based call-offs would be commercially important. The stated SME suitability indicates that smaller specialist technology resellers may be well placed to compete where they can meet the technical and fulfilment requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High-performance GPUs

Notice Description

****Please note 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 IT equipment. This has been sourced via direct award procedure against CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework with reference RM6098.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c174e862-5356-4d6f-b7f5-db671a065590
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109fd3b3-2fb3-4f93-9fc6-84b8bbf4d15c
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
SME

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,871 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,871 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

BALLICOM LIMITED

Further Information

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