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DDaT26089- Hardware support & maintenance

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT26089 - Hardware support & maintenance" has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, engaged in a limited competition procurement exercise for hardware support and maintenance services. The industry category falls under goods, specifically involving industry-specific software packages and computer-related professional services. This procurement, completed on 18 February 2026, has been awarded to OCF Ltd, an SME based in Sheffield, with the contract period spanning from 13 February 2026 to 28 March 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware support and maintenance, particularly those offering industry-specific software solutions and professional computer services. SMEs like OCF Ltd, known for their agile and custom service offerings, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, potentially facilitating their growth and expanding their market presence. Given the limited competition procurement method employed, businesses within the threshold can leverage their industry-specific expertise to engage with entities like UK Research and Innovation for collaborative contracts.

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Notice Title

DDaT26089- Hardware support & maintenance

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of hardware support & maintenance. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065703
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014739-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,283 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 28 Mar 2030 4-5 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, 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

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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