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DDaT25507

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Jan 2026 at 12:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation for the provision of GPU Cluster Parts and Onsite Support Services. This contract, identified by the title "DDaT25507", falls under the category of Computer equipment and IT services. Conducted by a limited competition method, this process has advanced to the award stage, appointing XMA Ltd as the supplier. The contract, active from December 2025 and set to conclude in December 2028, encompasses delivery across the United Kingdom. Key documents relevant to the procurement were published on 2nd January 2026, providing details as part of the contract notice.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of computer equipment and IT support services. The limited competition suggests that only pre-qualified vendors were considered, which can streamline the process for suitable large enterprises with established reputations. Companies that can provide robust support services and demonstrate expertise in handling large-scale infrastructure are well-suited to consider similar opportunities in future tenders, thereby enhancing their business growth through partnerships with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25507

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 GPU Cluster Parts and Onsite Support Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05febe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000042-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,682 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2028 3-4 years
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
DDaT Procurement
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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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