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DDaT26273- Digital Internetworking connectivity solution

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2026 at 12:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, focused on acquiring a digital internetworking connectivity solution. The tender, under the title "DDaT26273- Digital Internetworking Connectivity Solution," falls within the industry category concerning software packages and information systems. This procurement, which reached completion, was conducted via a direct method that bypassed the need for competition. Awarded on 28th May 2026, the contract commenced on 20th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 20th May 2027, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, particularly from the buyer’s location in Swindon.

This procurement provides notable opportunities for businesses specializing in digital connectivity solutions, specifically those capable of delivering software packages pertinent to information systems. METOCEAN TELEMATICS (U.K.) LIMITED, an SME situated in Fareham, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively in such procurement exercises. Businesses in the tech industry with robust connectivity solutions would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities, fostering the growth of service provision capabilities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26273- Digital Internetworking connectivity solution

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of a digital internetworking connectivity solution. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a79d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050293-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 20 May 2027 1-2 years
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

METOCEAN TELEMATICS (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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