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CSP26795 - Data centre network training

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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11 Sep 2026 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation commissioned specialist data centre network training services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The training was intended for an STFC course attended by up to eight delegates, covering the knowledge and practical capability needed to work with data centre networks. This is an education and training services requirement, delivered in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The selected provider, Systems and Network Training Ltd, is a small or medium-sized enterprise specialising in systems and network training. The requirement is focused rather than broad: it concerns structured training for a defined group of technical delegates, rather than the supply, installation or operation of data centre network infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Systems and Network Training Ltd. The award was made on 7 September 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 7 September to 1 November 2026. Its value is £13,495 excluding VAT, or £16,194 including VAT. UK Research and Innovation used a below-threshold direct award without competition because the requirement was concluded without competition and there were no reasonable alternatives to the goods, services or works. The award covers a single lot and is classified as services. The contract is active, while the tender itself is recorded as complete. The training course is scheduled for 19–23 October 2026 and is for up to eight delegates.

This procurement shows demand from UK Research and Innovation for specialist, provider-led data centre network training rather than general classroom provision. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in data centre networking, the ability to design and deliver a focused technical course, and trainers capable of working with a small group of specialist delegates. Relevant experience should include translating complex network topics into structured learning for an institutional or scientific environment, with sufficient delivery capacity to support the full course and its participants. The incumbent’s SME status also indicates that a focused specialist provider can meet this type of requirement. Suppliers with an established technical training portfolio, experienced instructors and evidence of comparable network training for research, education or public-sector teams would be well placed to assess similar demand from this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26795 - Data centre network training

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief Description of Requirement Data centre network training for STFC course on 19-23 October 2026 for up to 8 SC delegates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f79a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086214-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 1 Nov 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 & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

SYSTEMS & NETWORK TRAINING LIMITED

Further Information

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