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DDaT26215 - Enterprise-grade Hard Disk Drive

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, focused on sourcing enterprise-grade hard disk drives. Relevant to the computer servers category within the goods sector, this contract was awarded following a limited competition procurement exercise. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract details published on 15 April 2026. The procurement was completed below the threshold and included the delivery of products across the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or distributing advanced computer hardware, particularly SMEs specialising in computer servers and data solutions. PMD Data Solutions Ltd, an SME from Stratford-upon-Avon, was successfully awarded the contract, indicating the potential for smaller businesses to compete effectively in providing high-quality technical goods to government bodies. Engaging in similar tenders can help businesses grow by expanding their client base within the public sector, tapping into the consistent and large-scale procurement needs of central government authorities such as UKRI.

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Notice Title

DDaT26215 - Enterprise-grade Hard Disk Drive

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Enterprise-grade Hard Disk Drive. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034323-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,854 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PMD DATA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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