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title: "Storage and Hardware"
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# Storage and Hardware

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7843f4f8-e6ac-44b5-ac95-93080d67d51f

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation required the supply of storage and hardware, which has been fulfilled through a Call Off contract sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top-ranked supplier against the SSSNA Framework - Lot 5. The procurement process, led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, falls under the goods category with a specific focus on storage media and hardware, as defined by CPV codes 30234000 and 44316400. This contract, with the procurement method classified as selective, commenced on February 27, 2026, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2031. The award status is complete, with the award notice published on March 4, 2026, detailing an agreement valued at £1,696,017.45 for delivery to the postal code OX11 0QX.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses supplying storage media and hardware components. While this specific contract was awarded to CDW Limited via a direct award procedure, future similar opportunities might emerge for small to medium-sized enterprises, given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies with the capability to engage in framework agreements and who are experienced in delivering large-scale projects could find strategic growth potential in participating in such selective procurement processes. The urban location in Oxfordshire might also benefit local businesses seeking to expand their market presence by collaborating with established entities like UK Research and Innovation and its procurement partner, UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Storage and Hardware. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier against SSSNA Framework - Lot 5.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055e300c-afa1-41bf-bdab-5c49515b800e |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,696,017 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,696,017 |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 30234000 - Storage media
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055e300c-afa1-41bf-bdab-5c49515b800e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055e300c-afa1-41bf-bdab-5c49515b800e
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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