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Driving UK Export Growth in the Global Data Centre Sector

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Driving UK Export Growth in the Global Data Centre Sector." This contract, focusing on research services, commenced on 12th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a potential extension until 30th June 2026. The procurement, conducted via a direct method below threshold without competition, is aimed at analysing market intelligence across priority markets, including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, and the UAE. The contract is valued at £36,000 gross and is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in data centre markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of market analysis could benefit from engaging with new markets, thereby enhancing their strategic outreach. The successful supplier, DC Byte, suggests that businesses with similar profiles or complementary skills could potentially compete for future contracts of this nature. This procurement initiative positions UK companies advantageously within burgeoning international markets, providing substantial growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driving UK Export Growth in the Global Data Centre Sector

Notice Description

The research will required is 5 final reports for priority markets - Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand and the UAE. The supplier shall provide market intelligence and analysis covering market size, value, growth outlook and regional distribution across the agreed target markets. The overall research requirements will be commercially focused and centred on providing insight to give UK companies an advantage in the identified priority markets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022542-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DC BYTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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