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DDaT25090 - QSFP28 100GbE SR4 Transceiver

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of a QSFP28 100GbE SR4 Transceiver was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, United Kingdom. Classified under the "Electrical circuit components" industry category, this procurement falls within the "goods" category. The contract, identified as DDaT25090, was completed through a limited competition method below the threshold without open competition. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 13th February 2025, active from 14th February to 28th February 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is GBICS.COM LTD, a small and medium enterprise (SME) located in Gloucestershire, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical components to engage with a major public sector entity like UKRI. Such contracts can foster business growth by establishing relationships with prominent customers and enhancing market reputation. Firms capable of providing high-quality transceivers or similar electronic components are well-suited to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Additionally, SMEs, especially those with a focus on innovative and specialised technological solutions, could find competitive advantages in participating in or securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

DDaT25090 - QSFP28 100GbE SR4 Transceiver

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of SR4 Transceiver.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009611-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31220000 - Electrical circuit components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@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

GBICS.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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