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DDaT26042 - Accelerated Server System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Feb 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement titled "DDaT26042 - Accelerated Server System" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process followed a limited competition procurement method and has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 28th January 2026. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on office and computing machinery and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages. The contract period spans from 28th January 2026 to 27th January 2029, with a gross contract value of £93,625.06. The procurement was executed below the threshold, ensuring quick and efficient sourcing for the buyer's requirements.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses within the computing and machinery sectors, particularly those that offer specialised equipment and supplies. The contract has been awarded to SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, illustrating the potential for large-scale suppliers to cater to public sector needs in such regions. Businesses aiming to expand within the UK market and provide innovative server systems may find similar opportunities through public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Companies capable of delivering high-quality goods under competitive terms are well-positioned to leverage such procurement processes for significant growth prospects.

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Notice Title

DDaT26042 - Accelerated Server System

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 The Buyer had a requirement for Accelerated Server System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06549f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013739-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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, policy@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

SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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