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DDaT26060 - Data Center Switches

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Data Centre Switches. The procurement, titled “DDaT26060 - Data Centre Switches”, falls under the category of goods relating to network equipment. Conducted in Swindon, UK, the process was facilitated through a limited competition procurement method, indicating a below-threshold limited competition. The award was formalised on 4th February 2026, with the contract actively starting from 2nd February 2026 and set to conclude on 1st February 2029. The total gross contract value amounts to £93,767.35.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the technology or network equipment sectors to potentially engage as suppliers in future procurements. Companies similar to CDW LIMITED, a large-scale supplier awarded the current contract, could find opportunities for growth and collaboration through engagements in government tenders, particularly those offering solutions in network infrastructure. Suppliers with experience in fulfilling public sector contracts and capability in providing specialised technical equipment would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26060 - Data Center Switches

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 purchase of Data Center Switches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009904-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,139 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 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
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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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