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title: "Custom rack machines - bespoke computers"
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# Custom rack machines - bespoke computers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0b267c9-e794-429e-9984-6c4a5f6e4966

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed a procurement process for custom rack machines, specifically bespoke computers, under the industry category of Data-processing machines (hardware). The project, classified under CPV code 30210000, covers the location with postal code OX11 0QX in England. This competitive quotation process, which was below the threshold, concluded with the awarding stage on 12 December 2024. The contract's duration is from 11 December 2024 to 10 November 2025, with a total value of £33,517.39 GBP.

This tender represents an excellent business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs capable of providing specialised computer hardware. Given the nature of the project involving bespoke technology solutions, companies with experience in engineering and custom configurations of data-processing machinery stand to benefit. This competitive quotation method signifies a streamlined process that allows well-suited businesses, especially those in the technology and computer hardware sectors, to leverage their expertise and secure government contracts.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Custom rack machines - bespoke computers. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dfa68aa-5e57-4828-a3bd-6af31eb9dad6 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 10 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,517 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL LTD T/A SCAN INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dfa68aa-5e57-4828-a3bd-6af31eb9dad6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dfa68aa-5e57-4828-a3bd-6af31eb9dad6
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f2bb350-60eb-42cd-a860-5af171d1c6b0

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