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title: "IT servers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4813a59-a367-45c9-acbf-b393f9f7331b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# IT servers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4813a59-a367-45c9-acbf-b393f9f7331b

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation required the provision of computer servers, which have been procured via a direct award against the SSSNA Framework. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £55,116, was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited on 26 February 2025. The contract period extends from 24 March 2025 to 23 March 2032. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on computer servers (CPV code: 48822000). The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation (below threshold), and the award notice was published on 24 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, especially those capable of providing high-quality computer servers. Companies that specialise in IT infrastructure and are competitive in terms of pricing and compliance with framework agreements may find this type of procurement process beneficial. While the contract in question has been awarded to a large corporation, there are clear opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete in future tenders, given the suitability considerations for SMEs noted in this procurement process. Businesses looking to grow in the IT sector should closely monitor similar opportunities and prepare their competitive quotations to align with framework requirements.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Computer Servers. These have been procured via Direct Award against the SSSNA Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f363fe1-2eb3-48c4-a658-79a184d97b24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,116 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,116 |
| 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

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f363fe1-2eb3-48c4-a658-79a184d97b24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f363fe1-2eb3-48c4-a658-79a184d97b24
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ead56a3b-12d2-4ab2-b447-39db70a93943

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