Planning

Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process outlined by UK Research & Innovation focuses on acquiring a "Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK" (DiSSCo UK). This tender is in the planning stage and involves the purchase of data storage, hardware, and professional services in the computer equipment and supplies industry category. The worth of the project is estimated at £10 million. The buying organisation based in Swindon (UKK14 region), operates as a sub-central government public authority and details are managed by UKRI Procurement. Notable dates include the future notice expected by 1st December 2025, with the contract period planned from 31st December 2025 to 31st December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment, data storage solutions, and professional services related to hardware deployment. Companies with expertise in these areas could leverage this opportunity to expand their business, particularly those that can provide comprehensive solutions integrating both technical and service-oriented elements. The scale of the contract suggests that both medium and large businesses could be well-suited to compete, provided they meet the procurement requirements and can align their proposals with the strategic objectives of UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK

Notice Description

Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK (DiSSCo UK). Purchase of Data Storage, Hardware and Professional Services To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952619167

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026114-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
UKRI Procurement
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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