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Hard drives

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Oct 2026 at 13:13

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03 Jun 2026 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation required the supply of hard drives, classified as hardware. UK Shared Business Services Limited is the named buyer. Delivery is to Cambridge, at the CB2 0QH postcode. This is a goods requirement for computer storage equipment; no more detailed specification or stated purpose is included in the procurement description. The work concerns supplying the drives rather than installation, maintenance or a broader IT service. The buyer is UKRI, with UK Shared Business Services Limited managing the procurement.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Probrand Ltd. The award was made on 12 May 2026, with a contract period running from 12 May to 31 August 2026. The award value is £104,562.80 excluding VAT, following a variation for additional funds; the original estimated procurement value was £80,561. The procurement was conducted as a selective call-off from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework, with a direct award described for the additional-funds variation. The requirement was marked suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. No separate evaluation criteria or lots are recorded.

For suppliers looking to compete when UKRI’s hard-drive requirement returns to market, this award demonstrates demand for the direct supply of computer storage hardware, delivered to Cambridge. A credible competitor would need to source and supply the required drives reliably and fulfil delivery to the buyer’s Cambridge location. The procurement was channelled through the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework, so suppliers seeking similar work should be positioned to participate through that route. The award shows that a large supplier, Probrand Ltd, was selected, while the requirement was also identified as suitable for SMEs. This points to an opportunity that may be within reach of smaller IT hardware businesses with appropriate framework access and the capacity to meet the buyer’s supply needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hard drives

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of hard drives. This procurement has been concluded via the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) framework with reference RM6098 . ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This requirement has had a variation for additional funds linked to a Direct award against (TePAS 2) framework with reference RM6098. By amending this Call-Off Contract this will bring the total value of this Call-Off Contract to PS104,562.80 excluding VAT.***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5478632-8b21-4d43-a1e3-0a254170fdd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a1168f-ed9f-4dea-8c93-191391ae079e
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)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,561 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,562 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Probrand Ltd

Further Information

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