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DDaT25371 - Detector lab AMD rackmount server

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Aug 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by UK Research and Innovation, involved the acquisition of a Detector lab AMD rackmount server. This contract falls under the industry category of computer servers and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being active since 22nd August 2025 and set to conclude on 21st August 2026. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition owing to technical reasons, with the specific supplier being SCAN Computers International Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with specialised technical capabilities in manufacturing or supplying advanced computing equipment. Although this specific contract was not competitively tendered, companies operating within the technology sector, particularly those versed in advanced computer systems and servers, might focus on similar future opportunities within public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Such organisations often require sophisticated technical goods and services, presenting potential growth avenues for businesses that can meet these niche demands.

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Notice Title

DDaT25371 - Detector lab AMD rackmount server

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 thegoods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of a Detector lab AMD rackmount server.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051472-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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