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DDAT25606 - Mini Server Systems

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process titled "DDAT25606 - Mini Server Systems" in the public authority central government category. This process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. The award date for the contract was 26th January 2026, following a limited competition procurement method. The process was focused on acquiring goods, specifically Mini Server Systems, and was governed under the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The contractual period commenced on 15th January 2026 and will conclude on 14th March 2026.

This tender provided an opportunity for technology suppliers in the server hardware industry to engage with central government projects. Companies that specialise in IT solutions, particularly those capable of delivering server equipment efficiently, would have been well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to NOVATECH LIMITED, a Portsmouth-based SME known for its expertise in technology solutions. This presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses looking to collaborate with government bodies and enhance their portfolio through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

DDAT25606 - Mini Server Systems

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement - Purchasing of Mini Server Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006518-2026
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
SME

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
£15,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 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, 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

NOVATECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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