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title: "DDaT25003 - GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d3f5d7d-0771-448d-9e81-f73de8cf48ef"
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# DDaT25003 - GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d3f5d7d-0771-448d-9e81-f73de8cf48ef

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170, a supply and service engagement within the IT services category. The award, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, was made through a direct award on the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 5 Framework. This procurement process, categorised under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 72000000 for IT services, supports the infrastructure at OX11 0QX, with the contract commencing on 24 February 2025 and concluding on 23 March 2029. The award was officially notified on 7 February 2025, having been finalised on 27 January 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in server and storage solutions. SMEs may find this contract within their reach due to the selective nature of the procurement. The successful bidder, CDW Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, indicates the level of competition and professionalism required. Businesses situated within the IT sector, especially those experienced in framework agreements and capable of meeting precise supply and service requirements, would be well-placed to compete for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of GridPP Tier-1 Tape Library TS1170 (Supply and Service). This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 5 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96b2fb1-08a1-47be-9f14-bb78a5c8bd04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,702,551 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,702,551 |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96b2fb1-08a1-47be-9f14-bb78a5c8bd04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96b2fb1-08a1-47be-9f14-bb78a5c8bd04
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2093de1-c7dd-4e2d-aa79-28a68d47c5cd

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