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DDaT25450 - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the delivery of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System, classified under the industry category of goods. This contract falls under the public authority central government category, and the procuring entity is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a direct procurement below the threshold without competition, as this is an extension of existing contract work. The contract was awarded to Globe Microsystems Limited, a supplier based in Surbiton, UK, and is valued at £14,046.25. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates noted as the contract period starting from 16th October 2025 to 16th February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in power supply systems, particularly those focused on delivering goods as contractors. Although the current procurement was concluded without open competition, future similar opportunities may arise, offering potential business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in power supply support and infrastructure. Companies that maintain a capacity for swift project execution or possess prior government contracting experience would be well-positioned in similar tender processes. Although direct competition was not a component of this particular process, familiarity with direct procurement methods and maintaining an established relationship with public authorities might benefit prospective suppliers in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DDaT25450 - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to this is a delivery of additional works under an existing contract. Brief Description of Requirement Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System to ensure continuous power.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d002
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066802-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 1-6 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

GLOBE MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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