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title: "Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0521dc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521dc

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## Summary

The current public procurement process outlined by UK Research & Innovation focuses on acquiring a "Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK" (DiSSCo UK). This tender is in the planning stage and involves the purchase of data storage, hardware, and professional services in the computer equipment and supplies industry category. The worth of the project is estimated at £10 million. The buying organisation based in Swindon (UKK14 region), operates as a sub-central government public authority and details are managed by UKRI Procurement. Notable dates include the future notice expected by 1st December 2025, with the contract period planned from 31st December 2025 to 31st December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment, data storage solutions, and professional services related to hardware deployment. Companies with expertise in these areas could leverage this opportunity to expand their business, particularly those that can provide comprehensive solutions integrating both technical and service-oriented elements. The scale of the contract suggests that both medium and large businesses could be well-suited to compete, provided they meet the procurement requirements and can align their proposals with the strategic objectives of UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK (DiSSCo UK). Purchase of Data Storage, Hardware and Professional Services To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952619167

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026114-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026114-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026114-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952619167
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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