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DDaT25115 - Network switches

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a direct procurement contract for the supply of network switches under the title "DDaT25115 - Network switches." The procurement falls under the goods category and was awarded to ETB Technologies Ltd, located in Dalbeattie, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £17,106 gross, commenced on 4th March 2025 and will continue until 3rd February 2029. The procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, citing the unavailability of alternative suppliers, and is in compliance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, given the specific requirement for network switches. Large-scale enterprises with technical capabilities and expertise in providing robust network solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Companies that can demonstrate technical proficiency and reliability in delivering high-quality networking equipment may find lucrative prospects by engaging with central government procurement processes like this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25115 - Network switches

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Network switches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010899-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 3 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ETB TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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