---
title: "DDaT25571"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# DDaT25571

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8.json)

## Summary

The public procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited sought the provision of CPU server capacity for the UK Research and Innovation's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The procurement falls under the "Central processing unit (CPU) or processors" industry category and is located at OX11 0QX, England. This contract has reached the award stage, with Dell Corporation Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £1,651,611.20, commenced on 2nd January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2031. The procurement method was selective, executed via a call-off from the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework Lot 1.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large businesses, especially those capable of supplying high-level server capacity solutions, indicating potential for growth within the tech industry. The process being completed through a framework agreement typically involves pre-qualified suppliers, suggesting that businesses with robust framework portfolios, particularly in processing units, would have been well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the procurement considers suitability for small and medium enterprises even though such business categories weren't chosen in this case, highlighting the landscape's competitive nature favouring established large-scale suppliers.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation UKRI - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of CPU server capacity. This procurement has been awarded to the top ranked supplier on the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2801f1f-3f9c-47b7-a7e7-724d7a7d7f55 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,651,611 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,651,611 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2801f1f-3f9c-47b7-a7e7-724d7a7d7f55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2801f1f-3f9c-47b7-a7e7-724d7a7d7f55
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-affb0cf3-14d3-491a-af59-c1aecc15e0f8.json.