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DDaT26179 - Provider Connectivity Assurance

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, conducted a procurement process titled "DDaT26179 - Provider Connectivity Assurance" within the industry category of networking software. This procurement event, handled as a limited competition, concluded with the award on 25th March 2026. This contract, valued at £40,224 gross, involves the supply of goods, specifically within the United Kingdom, and is scheduled from 26th March 2026 to 25th March 2027. The UK Shared Business Services Ltd played the role of the procuring entity. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, indicating the completion of the competitive elements.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking solutions, particularly those with offerings in networking software packages. Given its nature as a limited competition process, it suits large organisations with the capacity to quickly meet specific requirements. Suppliers like CDW LIMITED, which succeeded in this instance, illustrate the type of company well-suited for future similar tenders due to their existing capabilities and scale. Businesses aiming to engage in central government procurements would benefit from understanding and preparing for such limited and competitive procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26179 - Provider Connectivity Assurance

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Provider Connectivity Assurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06777f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028957-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 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 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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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