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DDaT26170-Telecommunication services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, and involves a direct award of telecommunication services to British Telecom Plc. The industry category falls under telecommunications, specifically telecommunications networks, and is applicable to goods. Although this process has reached the award stage as of 17th March 2026, it did not include a competitive call for tender. The contracting period starts from 10th March 2026 and concludes on 10th March 2027, with the contract having been signed on 9th March 2026. The procurement was conducted under legal basis 2023/54, following a direct method due to technical reasons limiting competition.

The awarded agreement for telecommunication services provides business opportunities to British Telecom Plc, highlighting potential growth within the telecommunication industry. Businesses specialising in network services can gain insights into future opportunities with public sector organisations through this kind of procurement process. While this procurement was below threshold and completed without contest due to technical requirements, similar tenders could be highly beneficial for innovative and large-scale telecommunications firms looking to establish strong relationships with central government entities. It's a reminder for companies to enhance unique capabilities that cater to specific technical needs of public bodies to capture such direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26170-Telecommunication services

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. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of phone and internet services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024111-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2027 1-2 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

BRITISH TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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