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UKRI-5922 MRC LMB Servers & Data Centre Hardware

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of servers and Data Centre Hardware for the MRC LMB. This process, identified by the contract number UKRI-5922, falls within the goods category. The procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold, without competition, thereby expediting the acquisition. The contracting period commenced on 11th March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £129,954.00, with a net value of £108,295.00, reflecting the importance of timely and efficient procurement to support ongoing innovation initiatives.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in server technology and data centre solutions. The award to ETB Technologies Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Dalbeattie, demonstrates the project’s openness to engaging with potential suppliers who can provide high-quality technological solutions. Enterprises with expertise in hardware provision and at scale appropriate to an SME would have been well-positioned to engage with this contract, particularly those capable of fulfilling delivery within the UKH12 region in the United Kingdom. Such contracts exemplify how procurement processes can foster sectoral growth and contribute to sustaining regional SMEs.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5922 MRC LMB Servers & Data Centre Hardware

Notice Description

The provision of servers & Data Centre Hardware for MRC LMB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fe2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025569-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,295 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

ETB TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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