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title: "Server Storage Equipment and Installation Service"
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# Server Storage Equipment and Installation Service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65ea37e3-ccf1-4409-a966-85bba02a3f82

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation, involved the award of a contract for the supply and installation of Server Storage Equipment. This project, under the title "Server Storage Equipment and Installation Service," falls within the Servers category of the industry. The award was made through a Direct Award procedure under the SSSNA framework (Lot2). The contract period is set to commence on 31st December 2025 and will run until 31st March 2032, with the procurement status marked as complete. The delivery location is specified by postal code SN2 1FL, Swindon, England. The value of the award is £1,498,016.92, with a tender period that concluded on 29th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT hardware and installation services, given the suitability criteria. The direct award contract with Dell Corporation Limited, a large-scale supplier, suggests that businesses of substantial capability were sought after. This tender offers businesses the chance to expand their client base within the public sector, showcasing their ability to deliver large-scale IT infrastructure solutions. Companies with expertise in IT products and services, notably those capable of functioning under framework agreements, are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Server Storage Equipment and installation Services. This Call-Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under SSSNA framework (Lot2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77798e94-a30a-44cc-98e4-17c50a7e0e45 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,498,016 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,498,016 |
| 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 | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77798e94-a30a-44cc-98e4-17c50a7e0e45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77798e94-a30a-44cc-98e4-17c50a7e0e45
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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