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Hardware and Support Services Procurement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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13 Feb 2026 at 10:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This award notice details a procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the provision of hardware and support services. The tender, titled "Hardware and Support Services Procurement," falls under the industry category of hardware and IT services, with a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It was conducted as a mini competition through the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium's Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement framework. The award, valued at £84,830, was announced on 13 February 2026, with the contracting period ranging from 10 February 2026 to 9 February 2031. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting its relevance for businesses located in Swindon, England.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth primarily in the fields of hardware supply and IT support services. Companies skilled in providing hardware and software solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts, particularly those looking to expand their public sector portfolio. The procurement preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) further underscores potential opportunities for smaller companies to compete and succeed in future competitions. As the contract has already been awarded to Softcat Plc, this notice serves as insight into successful procurement processes, guiding interested businesses in understanding suitable competitive strategies and industry expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardware and Support Services Procurement

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Hardware and Support Services. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition via The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) - Reseller Lot 5 framework. For clarity - the total value of this contract, PS84,830.00, is going to be utilised to cover both equipment and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df4db1be-86eb-4b76-8bb5-63c9a1c35fc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a122808a-1063-4cc8-a379-712675704d39
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)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,830 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,830 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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