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DDaT26129 - Node Servicing and Fix

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Feb 2026 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation involves a contract titled "DDaT26129 - Node Servicing and Fix," classified under the services industry category. This contract, categorised under hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services and systems support services, was awarded on 25th February 2026. The procurement method deployed was direct and below the threshold without competition. UK Shared Business Services Ltd served as the procuring entity, while Trustmarque Solutions Limited was the supplier. The contract, valued at £10,250, spans from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2027, covering locations across the United Kingdom.

This tender potentially opens avenues for large businesses specialising in IT support services and disaster recovery consultancy. As the supplier role in the contract has been filled by Trustmarque Solutions Limited, opportunities exist for collaboration or subcontracting with the awarded supplier. Companies experienced in similar services may explore positioning themselves for future engagements with UK Research and Innovation or other central government contracts, leveraging their expertise to enhance growth and increase their visibility within the public procurement landscape. This tender exemplifies opportunities for businesses in systems support and consultancy to diversify their portfolio and establish a foothold within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26129 - Node Servicing and Fix

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UKRI had a requirement for a Node Servicing and Fix.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016736-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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