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title: "Third Party IT Hardware Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-18"
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# Third Party IT Hardware Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-496a3a8b-05c0-4df4-ad02-3451cacd0e36

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Third Party IT Hardware Support" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This process falls under the industry category of network equipment and associated services related to personal computers and telecommunications. It is located in Swindon, England, with the delivery address at postcode SN2 1UH. This award notice follows a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from the RM6100 framework agreement (CCS Technology Services 3). The award was finalised on 24th July 2025, with the contract period starting 25th July 2025 and ending on 24th July 2027. The total contract value is reported as £117,282, with an updated award notice dated 18th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing IT hardware support services, as the procurement process encourages SME participation. Since the tender involves the support and maintenance of network equipment and related services, businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those with experience in framework agreements and capable of delivering large-scale IT support, would find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. Being aligned with government frameworks, businesses can leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and expand their service offerings in the public sector. SOFTCAT PLC was awarded the contract, indicating a preference for established providers with the capability to deliver comprehensive IT support solutions.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Third Party IT Hardware support. This Call Off contract has been concluded as a further competition under the RM6100 framework (CCS Technology Services 3) and has been varied to include value for additional contingency for further devices***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e4e6f5-e995-422f-a115-fceaf7e5cc49 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,282 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,283 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 17:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e4e6f5-e995-422f-a115-fceaf7e5cc49
- 21 Aug 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e4e6f5-e995-422f-a115-fceaf7e5cc49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e4e6f5-e995-422f-a115-fceaf7e5cc49
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b81ef158-874e-46f2-a7c0-d33a944ebc61

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