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16 Jun 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender titled "DDaT26353 - Hardware" falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies". This was a limited competition procurement process, specifically classified as below threshold, with the award concluded to Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd. The procurement stage reached completion, and the contract was active from 10th June to 30th June 2026, with the entire procurement process being finalised by 9th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing in office and computing equipment. Given the nature of the products involved, tech firms specialising in hardware supply, particularly those operating as small or medium enterprises, could find beneficial opportunities for growth. Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd, an SME specialising in such equipment, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the tender’s alignment with SMEs skilled in supplying office and computing machinery. Businesses in similar sectors should consider seeking procurement opportunities with UK Research and Innovation in future exercises for potential collaborations and expansions.

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Notice Title

DDaT26353 - Hardware

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for a Hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b57f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056435-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
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

GARNER OSBORNE CIRCUITS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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