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DDaT26112 - Processor Hardware & Support Warranty

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation, is titled "DDaT26112 - Processor Hardware & Support Warranty." The procurement falls under the industry category of Central Processing Unit (CPU) or processors and computer support services. Located in the United Kingdom, Swindon is the specific address of the buying organisation's main office, situated within the region UKK14. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the contract period starting from 13th February 2026 and ending on 1st May 2026. The tender was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, with Boston Ltd awarded the contract as the sole supplier, a decision formalised on 13th February 2026 with a contract value of £15,113.14 in goods.

This procurement offers limited opportunities for business growth as it was concluded through a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition. This approach, typically used below threshold levels, restricts the participating businesses to those with unique capabilities or products, in this instance, processor hardware and warranty support. While the opportunity for new entrants was not available, Boston Ltd, aligned in scale as a small or medium enterprise, has demonstrated its capacity to meet specialised public sector needs, suggesting that businesses possessing niche technical competencies in similar fields can benefit from fostering relationships with procurement authorities for potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26112 - Processor Hardware & Support Warranty

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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Processor Hardware & Support Warranty.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015394-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,113 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
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

BOSTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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