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title: "UK SBS DDaT20117 UKRI-STFC CDS hardware maintenance in Hartree Centre"
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# UK SBS DDaT20117 UKRI-STFC CDS hardware maintenance in Hartree Centre

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-533bf922-b2da-4b66-a14f-b4f72f05e41c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the maintenance and support services of the CDS expansion storage platform at the Hartree Centre. This contract, titled "UK SBS DDaT20117 UKRI-STFC CDS hardware maintenance," falls under the services category, specifically for the maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The procurement method used is a limited negotiating procedure without prior publication, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2020 and ending on 31 March 2021. A modification has extended the contract term to 31 March 2022, bringing the total contract value to £348,722.53, excluding VAT. The contract was completed and awarded on 31 March 2020, following a tender period that ended on 27 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology service providers, especially those specialising in data network equipment maintenance. Given that the contract was awarded under a negotiating procedure, businesses with existing capabilities to manage technical compatibility and support services in data-related environments are likely to find this a suitable opportunity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with technical expertise in the relevant field can position themselves favourably for future contracts of a similar nature, especially as the awarding authority may seek to renew or expand such contracts once they conclude.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation 001 - to extend the term of the contract to 31st March 2022, and bring the total contract value to PS348,722.53 (excluding VAT). The options to extend the contract term and increase the contract value were included in the original procurement. ***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation - Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of maintenance and support services for the CDS expansion storage platform in Hartree Centre for one year with the option to extend for an additional year. The Contract was awarded under the Single Sourcing Action (SSA) process in line with regulation 32(5)(b) where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f674c96-9f44-411f-aab5-200202423653 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,722 |
| 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 | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 14:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f674c96-9f44-411f-aab5-200202423653
- 28 Oct 2020 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f674c96-9f44-411f-aab5-200202423653

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f674c96-9f44-411f-aab5-200202423653
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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