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title: "DDaT25115 - Network switches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f7e3"
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published: "2025-03-24"
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# DDaT25115 - Network switches

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7e3

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a direct procurement contract for the supply of network switches under the title "DDaT25115 - Network switches." The procurement falls under the goods category and was awarded to ETB Technologies Ltd, located in Dalbeattie, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £17,106 gross, commenced on 4th March 2025 and will continue until 3rd February 2029. The procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, citing the unavailability of alternative suppliers, and is in compliance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, given the specific requirement for network switches. Large-scale enterprises with technical capabilities and expertise in providing robust network solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Companies that can demonstrate technical proficiency and reliability in delivering high-quality networking equipment may find lucrative prospects by engaging with central government procurement processes like this one.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Network switches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010899-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2025 - 3 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,255 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | ETB TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214100 - Switches

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010899-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010899-2025
  24th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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