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CSP26183 - Digital Infrastructure Works

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Feb 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has finalised the procurement process for the project titled "CSP26183 - Digital Infrastructure Works" under the category of telecommunications infrastructure maintenance services. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, and the award for this project has been made to JL Com Ltd, a large supplier based in Edinburgh. The contract commenced on 13th February 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th November 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, without competition, due to technical reasons, and falls below the threshold. The contract value stands at £12,401.00 (net), and the official signing took place on 12th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure services, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions to central government departments. The direct award method implies a unique chance for the supplier to demonstrate their specialised expertise and establish a long-term relationship with public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses with large-scale operations in the maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure stand to benefit substantially, as they can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure future engagements in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

CSP26183 - Digital Infrastructure Works

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Contract details notice for the supply of Digital Infrastructure Works to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06548f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,401 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 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, coreservices@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

JL COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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