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title: "DDaT26081 - Network Pro Switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-404b141f-0299-4d36-b881-c178fe537680"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# DDaT26081 - Network Pro Switches

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-404b141f-0299-4d36-b881-c178fe537680

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (STFC) completed a procurement process for the provision of Network Switches, awarding the contract to Dell Corporation Limited. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the procurement falls within the goods category, specifically CPV 31214100 for switches. This award notice pertains to a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with activities taking place in England. The contract, valued at £43,120, spans from 11th February 2026 to 8th February 2031, highlighting the commitment to long-term infrastructural enhancement. 

This tender represents substantial business opportunities for suppliers specialising in network equipment and large-scale IT infrastructure solutions. While the procurement has specific suitability criteria, disqualifying SMEs and VCSEs, it highlights the demand for established businesses like Dell Corporation Limited to leverage their expertise in delivering high-quality goods. Such projects foster business expansion for large companies that can meet framework criteria and promise reliable, consistent service delivery over extended periods, crucial for robust public sector partnerships.

## 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 procurement has been awarded to the top ranked supplier on the SSSNA LOT2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5e7772-00ec-4631-b294-8d0997fc321c |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,120 |
| 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 | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214100 - Switches

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5e7772-00ec-4631-b294-8d0997fc321c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5e7772-00ec-4631-b294-8d0997fc321c
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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