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DDaT26233 - Programmable Logic Controller Components

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT26233 - Programmable Logic Controller Components" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government. The procurement, classified under the goods category for electrical components and hardware, was awarded to Underwoods Electrical Distributors Limited on 7th April 2026. The contract, which commenced on 8th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 7th April 2027, involves delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, which is targeted below threshold requirements. The process involved UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, located in Swindon, with contact available via DDaTProcurement@uksbs.co.uk.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses dealing with electrical components and hardware, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their supply operations within the governmental sector. It highlights the potential for businesses equipped with the capacity to supply complex programmable logic controller components to gain long-term contracts and build a reputable profile within central government procurements. Companies like Underwoods Electrical Distributors Limited, which fit the supplier profile for this specific contract, benefit from increased market recognition and a direct association with research and innovation initiatives supported by the UK government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26233 - Programmable Logic Controller Components

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for components for a programmable logic controller.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039361-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31681400 - Electrical components

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

UNDERWOODS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS

Further Information

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