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title: "Server Hardware and Support Services"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Server Hardware and Support Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-853f4859-edd3-4808-b351-2f4c262bd956

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has finalised a contract for "Server Hardware and Support Services," completed via a call-off from the SSSNA Framework - Lot 1. This selective procurement method involved a direct award to Dell Corporation Limited, chosen as the top-ranked supplier. The announcement was published on 13th February 2026, with contract details indicating a start date of 30th January 2026, running until 29th January 2029. UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, is the buyer, and the delivery location is specified by the postal code CB2 0QH. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services, valuing approximately £48,969.15.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in server hardware and computer-related professional services, especially for SMEs keen on leveraging framework agreements. As UK Shared Business Services Limited has used a call-off contract from an established framework, businesses included in similar frameworks are well-suited to compete in future contracts. Engaging with public sector frameworks can create a robust growth path by providing regular opportunities with established clients like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Server Hardware and Support Services. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award to the top ranked supplier against the SSSNA Framework - Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee77ae7b-ed74-4113-803d-c6bd645b0712 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,969 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,969 |
| 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 | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48820000 - Servers
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee77ae7b-ed74-4113-803d-c6bd645b0712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee77ae7b-ed74-4113-803d-c6bd645b0712
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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