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DDaT25378 - Hardware support and maintenance for storage appliance

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Sep 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, conducting a direct procurement for hardware support and maintenance for a storage appliance, under the title "DDaT25378". This process has reached the award stage, with the contract dated 2nd September 2025. Classified under the services category, the contract is of particular interest to entities in the information technology sector. The procurement took place in Swindon, UK, and was concluded due to the absence of suitable competition, involving Eviden Technology Services Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £24,237.25, began on 3rd September 2025 and will conclude on 30th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those capable of providing hardware support and maintenance. Being a direct award due to a lack of competition, companies that match this niche expertise could find avenues for growth by engaging in conversations around similar upcoming needs within governmental bodies like UKRI. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on IT maintenance and support stand to benefit substantially by positioning themselves similarly for future opportunities in this industry category.

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Notice Title

DDaT25378 - Hardware support and maintenance for storage appliance

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 Hardware support and maintenance for a storage appliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a379
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060264-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,237 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 30 Mar 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, ddatprocurement@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

EVIDEN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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