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title: "DDaT26172 - Server - Virtual Cluster Hardware"
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# DDaT26172 - Server - Virtual Cluster Hardware

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03b08751-d12d-4bc1-9129-715c097f0d3c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "DDaT26172 - Server - Virtual Cluster Hardware" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This was a selective tender under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. The procurement focused on computer servers, with the successful award announced on 7 April 2026. This process was concluded with a contract valued at £198,900 to Stone Technologies Ltd t/a Converge Technology Solutions. The contract commenced on 16 March 2026 and will run until 15 March 2029, with delivery expected to occur at the postal code OX11 0RD, indicative of a location in Oxfordshire, England. The procurement stage was the Award phase, following a tender period that ended on 9 March 2026.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses operating within the provision of computer hardware, particularly those capable of supplying virtual cluster hardware. Companies that manage to integrate into frameworks or possess existing relationships within such framework arrangements can leverage this as an avenue for growth. The selective procurement process suggests relevance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although the award was made to a large enterprise. Therefore, businesses aiming to expand in the tech equipment supply sector should consider involvement in similar frameworks to increase their potential for participating in such significant, pre-arranged procurement opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510) Framework Agreement. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Virtual cluster Hardware servers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d139270d-9b39-42a3-ba9e-e93488f84b59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A CONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d139270d-9b39-42a3-ba9e-e93488f84b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d139270d-9b39-42a3-ba9e-e93488f84b59
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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