Award

Network Cables

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation recently awarded a contract for the supply of network cables, specifically optical-fibre cables, through a Direct Award procedure under the SSSNA Framework to Dell Corporation Limited. This Call Off contract, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited based in Swindon, involved a selective procurement method and covers a contract period from 19th February 2026 to 19th May 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the technology sector, with delivery scheduled to Oxfordshire, postal code OX11 0QX. The contract, valued at £45,027.84, was officially awarded on 19th February 2026 and the award notice was published on 24th February 2026.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses involved in supplying high-quality network infrastructure components, particularly aimed at those operating within the optical-fibre and technology industries. Businesses who are part of framework agreements or have the capacity to engage in direct award contracts with government entities are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find similar projects within such framework agreements rewarding, especially if they have competitive offerings in the field of network technology solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Network Cables

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Network Cables for their OEM led infrastructure. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier against SSSNA Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9370262-8cb1-4786-a477-c87f16eeb329
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6faeb9-afd5-41b0-9b63-06f5db901510
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

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


CPV Codes

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,027 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,027 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 19 May 2026 1-6 months
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
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 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d9370262-8cb1-4786-a477-c87f16eeb329-2026-02-24T09:27:12Z",
    "date": "2026-02-24T09:27:12Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d9370262-8cb1-4786-a477-c87f16eeb329",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DDaT26120",
        "title": "Network Cables",
        "description": "***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Network Cables for their OEM led infrastructure. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier against SSSNA Framework.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "32562000",
            "description": "Optical-fibre cables"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "OX11 0QX"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 45027.84,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-18T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-19T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-05-19T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
            "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House",
                "locality": "SWINDON",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "DDaT Procurement",
                "email": "ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-322700",
            "name": "Dell Corporation Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Dell Corporation Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1st & 2nd Floor One Creechurch Place LONDON EC3A 5AF UNITED KINGDOM"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
        "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d9370262-8cb1-4786-a477-c87f16eeb329-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-02-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-02-24T09:27:12Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 45027.84,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-322700",
                    "name": "Dell Corporation Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-19T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-05-19T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6faeb9-afd5-41b0-9b63-06f5db901510",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-24T09:27:12Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}