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UKRI-5900 Custom accelerated nodes

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, involves the supply of custom accelerated nodes for digital twin services at their STFC Daresbury Laboratory. Categorised under office and computing machinery, this procurement falls within the goods industry. The process has reached its award stage as of 31st March 2026, with Scan Computers International Ltd selected as the supplier through a limited competition approach. The contract period spanned from 25th March to 31st March 2026, under the legal guidance of UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement was managed as a below-threshold competition, with key activities now completed.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computing machinery and related services, particularly those capable of providing innovative digital solutions like digital twin services. SMEs with expertise in supplying compute nodes stand to benefit from engaging with organisations such as UKRI, offering prospects to enhance their market presence and expand their portfolios with high-profile central government projects. Businesses with a robust supply chain and competitive offerings in computing equipment would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5900 Custom accelerated nodes

Notice Description

Supply of Compute Nodes for Digital Twin services and development at UKRI STFC Daresbury Laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029841-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,807 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 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

SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL LTD T/A SCAN COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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