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title: "DDaT25553 - Storage hardware"
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published: "2025-12-29"
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# DDaT25553 - Storage hardware

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc96c7d7-c86f-439b-b9f1-14f78d382401

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted a procurement process titled "DDaT25553 - Storage hardware," within the industry category of Software package and information systems. This procurement, located at postal code OX11 0QX, involved the selective method and was a call-off from a framework agreement under the National Agreement LOT1 (ITS4043 SU). The buying organisation aimed to meet the requirements of UK Research and Innovation, and the tender process was concluded with an award issued to Dell Corporation Limited on 16th December 2025. The contract commenced on 17th December 2025 and is set to complete on 5th January 2026, with an estimated value of £19,990.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT hardware supply sector to expand their reach and establish collaborations with large research organisations by offering niche storage solutions. SMEs are encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria, though VCSEs were not prioritised in this tender. The contract's selective procurement method ensures that businesses with the appropriate frameworks and capabilities can effectively bid, providing a structured environment to demonstrate competence and potentially secure future business with public entities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Storage hardware . This has been sourced via Direct award under Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement LOT1 (ITS4043 SU).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f055955-8025-4032-8fee-4882e9298c3d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,990 |
| 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f055955-8025-4032-8fee-4882e9298c3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f055955-8025-4032-8fee-4882e9298c3d
  29th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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