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DDaT26149 - Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "DDaT26149 - Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support" in the industry category of goods related to hardware, industry-specific software packages, and computer-related professional services. The procurement was carried out through a direct method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and was below threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded on 25 February 2026 and remains active, with its period stretching from 25 February 2026 to 24 February 2027. This process involved the procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, UK, with the contract requiring delivery within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities especially for SMEs with expertise in supplying control boards and microcontroller hardware, along with firmware support. Given that Venom Control Systems Ltd, an SME based in Burwell, Cambridge, has already been awarded the contract, similar businesses can recognise the demand in providing specialised goods and services to central government agencies like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses that specialise in hardware and software package supplies, alongside professional computer-related services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct procurement method signals potential for tailored and technical procurement needs within this specific sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26149 - Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support

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 a Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018507-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Venom Control Systems Ltd

Further Information

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