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title: "Network Cables"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9370262-8cb1-4786-a477-c87f16eeb329"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Network Cables

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9370262-8cb1-4786-a477-c87f16eeb329

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation recently awarded a contract for the supply of network cables, specifically optical-fibre cables, through a Direct Award procedure under the SSSNA Framework to Dell Corporation Limited. This Call Off contract, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited based in Swindon, involved a selective procurement method and covers a contract period from 19th February 2026 to 19th May 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the technology sector, with delivery scheduled to Oxfordshire, postal code OX11 0QX. The contract, valued at £45,027.84, was officially awarded on 19th February 2026 and the award notice was published on 24th February 2026.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses involved in supplying high-quality network infrastructure components, particularly aimed at those operating within the optical-fibre and technology industries. Businesses who are part of framework agreements or have the capacity to engage in direct award contracts with government entities are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find similar projects within such framework agreements rewarding, especially if they have competitive offerings in the field of network technology solutions.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Network Cables for their OEM led infrastructure. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier against SSSNA Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6faeb9-afd5-41b0-9b63-06f5db901510 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 19 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,027 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,027 |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6faeb9-afd5-41b0-9b63-06f5db901510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6faeb9-afd5-41b0-9b63-06f5db901510
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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