Award

Storage, Networking, Server, Hardware and Support Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for Storage, Networking, Server, Hardware and Support Services, awarding the contract to Dell Corporation Limited. This contract was established through a direct award under the SSSNA Framework - Lot 1, utilising a selective procurement method. The award was published on 16 February 2026, following an award date of 26 January 2026. The contract period commences on 27 January 2026 and spans until 26 February 2031. The procurement process is categorised under Industry specific software package, Servers, and Computer-related professional services, with the delivery location being identified by postal code OX11 0QX.

This procurement represents a substantial business opportunity, with a contract value of £933,388.99. It's particularly well-suited for large scale enterprises like Dell Corporation due to the nature and size of services required. Companies specialising in storage solutions, server management, networking hardware, and comprehensive support services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market positioning. Smaller businesses may not find this procurement as accessible; however, opportunities based on framework agreements occasionally favour SMEs, offering potential pathways for future engagements.

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Notice Title

Storage, Networking, Server, Hardware and Support Services

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 Storage, Networking, Server, Hardware and Support Services. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award to the top ranked supplier against the SSSNA Framework - Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8591e90-fb13-4ebe-8b4a-31641a1c6eeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4223351-b6a3-46c8-ba43-90b7c1c0d509
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48820000 - Servers

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£933,388 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£933,388 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
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
DDaTProcurement
Contact Email
ddat.procurement@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

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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