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DDaT25531 - Data Storage Hardware

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contract notice pertains to a procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 27 November 2025, involves the provision of data storage hardware under the title "DDaT25531 - Data Storage Hardware." This project falls within the goods category, specifically involving servers, and it was procured using a limited competition method, being below the threshold for wider competition. The process is complete, with Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited as the supplier, beginning from 24 November 2025 and concluding on 2 February 2026, for a total contract value of £61,147.20 including VAT.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those focusing on server technology. The limited competition process suggests that organisations able to demonstrate specific capabilities and compliance with rigorous standards may find opportunities in such targeted procurements. Large-scale suppliers like Lenovo are well-suited for this type of contract, and similar organisations with the capacity and expertise to deliver high-quality technology solutions are likely to benefit from engaging in similar procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25531 - Data Storage Hardware

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 Data storage Hardware .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077622-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,956 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 1-6 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

LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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