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title: "DDaT25361 - STFC Cloud GPU"
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# DDaT25361 - STFC Cloud GPU

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37f395e6-df8d-4218-896a-a0347c0b6d91

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has concluded a public procurement process titled "DDaT25361 - STFC Cloud GPU" to address the need for additional GPU capacity. This contract, awarded to CDW Ltd, was executed following a mini-competition under the SUPC High Performance Computing framework agreement. Classified under the CPV code for Computer storage units, the procurement falls within the goods category and utilised a selective procurement approach. The award stage of this contracting process was completed, and the contract commenced on 22nd January 2026, continuing through to 18th January 2031. The contract value is initially set at £119,139.33, with potential for increase up to £300,000. The location tied to the delivery is in the SN2 1FL postal area of England.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in high-performance computing and supply of hardware. Enterprises with capabilities in computer storage and related services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given this tender's suitability, would be well-positioned to engage in similar competitive opportunities under framework agreements. Such procurements not only offer a steady revenue stream during the contract period but also foster strong partnerships with government agencies like UK Shared Business Services Limited, enhancing business credibility.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT OPPORUNITY, THIS IS NOTIFICATION OF AN AWARDED PROCUREMENT*** UKRI had a requirement for additional GPU capacity to be provided. This was awarded to CDW Ltd after a mini-competition was undertaken against SUPC High Performance Computing (HPC) (ITS4062 SU). The value of this requirement is an initial PS119,139.33 excluding VAT however there is contingency allowed in the contract up to a maximum of PS300,000.00 excluding VAT however this is not guaranteed. This requirement includes both supply of hardware and covers warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283788b7-0c3e-4ed2-a4ed-cf9a8218f16c |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,139 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,139 |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283788b7-0c3e-4ed2-a4ed-cf9a8218f16c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283788b7-0c3e-4ed2-a4ed-cf9a8218f16c
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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