This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jul 2026 at 12:31

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 12:28

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 13:50

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, focused on the supply and installation of cabinets and rear door coolers. The procurement, identified as UKRI-5657, fell under the industry category of computer storage units, with the procurement method being a direct award due to technical reasons allowing only one suitable supplier. The contract, initially signed on 29th January 2026 and completed by 25th March 2026, was awarded to Sudlows Ltd with a final value of £360,594.49. The contract status was terminated as of 15th July 2026, marking the completion of the procurement cycle.

This tender presented growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying and installing bespoke computer storage solutions, particularly those capable of handling specialised technical requirements. Large-scale enterprises with the technical expertise and capability to offer specialised equipment were ideal candidates to participate in such procurement processes. The direct award method, owing to stringent technical specifications, underscored the need for suppliers with niche capabilities, thereby fostering a competitive environment for agile and technically proficient businesses seeking expansion in the public sector.”

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Notice Title

UKRI-5657 Supply & Installation of Cabinets/Rear Door Coolers

Notice Description

Supply & Installation of Cabinets/Rear Door Coolers/PDU & Configuration, bespoke requirement.

Procurement Information

Technical reasons. Only one supplier can provide the requirement for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30233100 - Computer storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,594 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£360,594 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

SUDLOWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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