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DDaT25567 - Power Module and Racking

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, has completed a procurement process titled "DDaT25567 - Power Module and Racking" in the computer equipment and supplies sector. This procurement was conducted through a limited competition process. Located in Swindon, UK, the authority operated under legal basis 2023/54 of UK legislation. The relevant contract period commenced on 19th December 2025 and will end on 1st February 2026, with an award value of GBP 20,420.30. The procurement phase has been concluded, and the tender falls under the 'goods' category.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs in the technology and IT equipment sectors to provide innovative solutions in power module and racking. The procurement method favoured a limited competition, providing an advantageous market entry point for small to medium enterprises such as Medhurst Communications Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses with expertise in supplying computer equipment and supportive infrastructure can greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement exercises with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

DDaT25567 - Power Module and Racking

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 - To provide Power Module and Racking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006725-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 1 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, 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

MEDHURST COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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