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DDaT26079 - Rothera Switch Refresh

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Feb 2026 at 14:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the provision of network switches and support services under the contract titled "DDaT26079 - Rothera Switch Refresh." This procurement, classified under the goods industry category, follows a limited competition method and is part of a completed procurement exercise. The contract has been awarded to CDW LIMITED and spans from the 4th of February 2026 to the 4th of February 2027, with a total value of £94,777.34. The procurement, located in the United Kingdom, was carried out by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity, and details of the contract were published on the 19th of February 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in networking hardware and support services, particularly those supplying switches. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those that can offer competitive solutions through limited competition procurement, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. As CDW LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, it highlights the advantage for businesses with substantial capabilities and experience in delivering technology solutions in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26079 - Rothera Switch Refresh

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Network Switches and Support Services. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065846
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015284-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,981 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 1-2 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

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