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DDaT26156 - Networking Equipment with Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involves securing networking equipment with support services, under the award classified as ID: DDaT26156. This process falls within the industry category of network equipment and is centrally coordinated from Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was concluded without competition, indicating that only a specific supplier could meet the technical requirements. This contract was signed on the 27th of February 2026, marking the beginning of a contract period until February 2033. The award stage is active, with Ballicom Limited, identified as the supplier, providing the goods.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in networking equipment, particularly those with technical expertise or prior engagements with the UK Research and Innovation department. As the contract was awarded directly due to technical reasons, companies that can offer unique, high-quality, specialised solutions without competition could position themselves advantageously for future procurements of similar nature. The procurement process highlights the importance of fostering technical proficiency and innovative solutions within the networking equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26156 - Networking Equipment 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 Networking Equipment with Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019884-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
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

BALLICOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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