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title: "DDaT26037 - New Storage Node for controls network"
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# DDaT26037 - New Storage Node for controls network

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bda84db9-8020-4b9a-8189-f5147cc20c56

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of a New Storage Node for the controls network was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through their buying service, UK Shared Business Services Limited. The tender, identified as DDaT26037, falls under the industry category of servers and was classified with the CPV code 48820000. This is an award notice, indicating the completion of the tender process, and the contract was awarded on 26th January 2026, with a contract period running from 27th January 2026 to 12th March 2029. The procurement was executed via a direct award from an existing framework agreement, specifically the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA). Delivery is set for location postal code OX11 0QX in England, and the awarded contract value is £104,212.82.

This award creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in IT hardware solutions, particularly those with experience in storage solutions. Companies like Dell Corporation Limited, which was the successful supplier, are prime examples of the type of large-scale businesses capable of meeting such demands. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the same sector, keeping abreast of such contract awards could guide them in aligning their future offerings with similar framework opportunities, thereby stimulating business growth by tapping into government and large-scale organisational needs.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of a New Storage Node for controls network. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier in line with the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de95340b-79f6-439f-91c7-b2dc1e962c34 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,212 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,212 |
| 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

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de95340b-79f6-439f-91c7-b2dc1e962c34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de95340b-79f6-439f-91c7-b2dc1e962c34
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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