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title: "STFC Storage provision"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# STFC Storage provision

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47435773-514c-4c51-b525-3955b93a35d6

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has awarded a contract for storage provision within the framework of a direct award procedure. The procurement process was completed under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, reference SBS10510, resulting in the selection of Softcat PLC as the supplier. This award notice, dated 18th February 2026, relates to the provision of services in the Storage media industry category. The contract, valued at £34,586.5, runs from 29th January 2026 to 28th January 2027, and delivery is expected at a location with the postal code OX11 0QX, England.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in storage media and software package solutions. Given the use of a framework agreement for this selective process, companies already positioned within this framework or similar frameworks could find additional opportunities to engage with public sector contracts. SMEs are particularly encouraged to partake in similar tenders, as the procurement recognises suitability for small and medium enterprises. Softcat PLC's involvement signifies potential collaborations or subcontracting prospects for suitable organisations looking to expand their reach in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of Storage. This procurement has been concluded as a Direct award procedure via the NHS - Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework Reference: SBS10510.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba45da88-6507-4939-972b-25514cfee4ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,586 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,586 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30234000 - Storage media
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba45da88-6507-4939-972b-25514cfee4ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba45da88-6507-4939-972b-25514cfee4ab
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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