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DDaT26157 - Printers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, concluded a procurement process titled "DDaT26157 - Printers" within the goods industry category. The process involved awarding the contract for laser printers through a limited competition procurement method, designed to be below the threshold. The procurement was finalized with the award concluded on 27th February 2026, following the signing of the contract on 25th February 2026, and it will remain active until 20th March 2026. The process reached the award and contract stages, signifying completion.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the electronics sector, specifically companies that can supply laser printers. With a contract value of over £37,000, it is an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to collaborate with public authority central government entities, such as UK Research and Innovation. XOS GROUP LIMITED, an SME based in Leeds, successfully secured the contract, highlighting its potential for similar businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public-sector procurement.

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Notice Title

DDaT26157 - Printers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI had a requirement for the printers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017962-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

30232110 - Laser printers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,182 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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

XOS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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