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DDaT26338- Connectors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Jun 2026 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the supply of connectors under the tender ID DDaT26338. This procurement process was conducted through a limited competition below threshold method. The industry category is computer-related equipment, aligning with the broader category of goods. The process was concluded at the award stage on 11th June 2026, with the contract period running from 4th June 2026 to 5th September 2026. The contract was awarded to GLENAIR UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicating a strong focus on high-quality delivery and technical competence.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and manufacture of connectors and related computer equipment. Companies looking to grow in the public sector, especially those capable of meeting niche technical requirements, could find these types of contracts beneficial. Businesses with established capabilities in competitively tendering for smaller-scale government contracts might be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26338- Connectors

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of connectors. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055171-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 5 Sep 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GLENAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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