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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4741 SCC Networking Components

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation based in Swindon, is for the procurement of networking components for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Daresbury. This contract falls within the "Network components" industry category and spans the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract period starting on 11 February 2025 and concluding on 10 March 2025. The total contract value is £42,894. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10 February 2025 and the award date on the same day. Notably, redacted contract documents will be accessible within the next 30 days on the UKRI website for further details.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of networking components, providing a clear avenue for growth by engaging with public sector contracts. Although the awarded supplier is Dell Corporation Limited, businesses similar in scale, such as SMEs capable of providing specialised networking equipment, could be well-suited for similar procurement opportunities in the future. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's profile and open doors to additional government procurement projects.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4741 SCC Networking Components

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of networking components for STFC Daresbury. Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at:https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd77b855-ec4b-47a1-b5c2-8d77c9737dc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a35a789-cb84-4809-9ff8-f009e5298e12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,894 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,894 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 10 Mar 2025 30 days
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447394204018

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

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