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DDaT25431 - Support and Maintenance for Network Equipment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Oct 2025 at 08:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, recently concluded a procurement process titled "DDaT25431 - Support and Maintenance for Network Equipment." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically network equipment, and is related to the public authority central government. The process was conducted through a limited competition, marking its completion on the 17th of October, 2025. The contract, starting on the 19th of October, 2025, and lasting until the 18th of October, 2026, has been awarded to Charterhouse Voice and Data Group Ltd, based in London. The procurement's total value is GBP 19,846.33, excluding VAT.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and maintenance of network equipment, particularly those with capabilities in handling large-scale contracts. Companies within the network equipment industry can leverage this procurement to establish or strengthen their relationship with central government entities such as UK Research and Innovation. The awarding of the contract to Charterhouse Voice and Data Group Ltd indicates that large-scale suppliers are well-suited to compete in this market, benefiting from the potential for recurring support and maintenance opportunities within the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25431 - Support and Maintenance for Network Equipment

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Support and Maintenance of Network Equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066133-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,846 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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, 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

CHARTERHOUSE VOICE AND DATA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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