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title: "DDaT25574 - Network Switches"
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# DDaT25574 - Network Switches

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eef1cc7-f706-4a67-97ba-dc222cf0d33c

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the provision of network switches, as detailed in the awarded contract DDaT25574. The procurement was conducted under a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically sourced through a direct award via SSSNA LOT5. The buyer operates within the hardware and software sector, classifying under CPV codes 44316400 and 48000000. This award involves the supply of goods to the Science and Technology Facilities Council, located with delivery to Oxfordshire (postal code OX11 0QX), with an award date published on 15 January 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period runs from 31 December 2025 to 31 March 2031. The total contract value stands at £452,876.56.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and software systems, specifically in networking infrastructure. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive and scalable network solutions would find this type of tender particularly suitable, given the nature of the framework agreement and the substantial contract value. Such tenders facilitate entry into long-term projects with research organisations, reinforcing a company's portfolio within the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs may note that eligibility criteria for this tender did not offer direct avenues tailored to their engagement, suggesting that enterprises with substantial operational capacity and resources are best positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of Network Switches. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct award via SSSNA LOT5.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883c709-17d6-4d59-9b71-76095f9c706b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £452,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £452,876 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883c709-17d6-4d59-9b71-76095f9c706b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883c709-17d6-4d59-9b71-76095f9c706b
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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