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DDaT26199 - Dual Radio Wi-fi and Antennas

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT26199 - Dual Radio Wi-fi and Antennas" was carried out by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract notice indicates that the procurement has been completed without competition due to technical reasons, with the contract awarded to CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS) LIMITED. Classified under central government public authority, the process focused on goods related to Internet networks and hardware. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 16 March 2026, with the contract period set from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027. The total contract value amounts to £12,000.

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Notice Title

DDaT26199 - Dual Radio Wi-fi and Antennas

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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Dual radio Wi-Fi and antennas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031109-2026
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

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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