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DDaT25382 - Server Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involves the award of a contract titled "DDaT25382 - Server Subscription" within the services industry category. This procurement pertains to a limited competition for server subscription services and is facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of September 2025, with the contract actively beginning on the 10th of September 2025 and running through to the 19th of May 2026. The legal basis governing this procurement is outlined under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale solutions, as evidenced by the successful awardee, Topalis AG from Germany. Companies with a strong footprint in IT services and solutions, particularly those capable of competing under limited competition circumstances, stand to benefit. The contract's value places it below the usual competitive threshold, making it an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to secure work with a central government public authority.

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Notice Title

DDaT25382 - Server Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Server Subscription . This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055900-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,624 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 19 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TOPALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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