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DDaT26074 - High Performing PC's

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Feb 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT26074 - High Performing PC's," within the goods category, specifically targeting the supercomputer sector. The procurement took place with a limited competition method, below threshold, and involved UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded to SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and is active with a contract period starting on 4 February 2026 and ending on 4 February 2027. The procurement location is Swindon, United Kingdom, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £12,351.35 net, out of a total gross amount of £14,821.62.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-performance computing solutions, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying supercomputers. Companies with expertise in delivering technologically advanced goods to the central government sector may find similar opportunities in future calls for competition. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their market presence in the UK and potentially enhance their product offerings. Large suppliers like SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, with the infrastructure to support substantial technological demands, are well-positioned to compete in this domain.

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Notice Title

DDaT26074 - High Performing PC's

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of High Performing PC's. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015287-2026
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

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,351 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

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

SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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