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DDaT26254 - Communication Service

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Jun 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "DDaT26254 - Communication Service", falls under the industry category of goods, specifically wireless telecommunications systems. This procurement concluded on 2nd June 2026, with the contract period beginning on 14th May 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. This procurement process was executed as a direct method without competition, as detailed in the notice, and the contract value is GBP 85,417.68. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award going to SCB GLOBAL LTD, a company based in London.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the telecommunications sector, particularly those able to supply wireless communication systems. SMEs, like SCB GLOBAL LTD, which was selected as the supplier, have shown they can successfully provide these services. The direct procurement method may appeal to enterprises able to quickly deliver specialised communication services without requiring a competitive bidding process. As such, businesses with established connections or proven track records in similar government service contracts are well-suited to pursue such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

DDaT26254 - Communication Service

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without a competitive procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Communication Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051683-2026
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


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,181 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 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

SCB GLOBAL

Further Information

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