---
title: "DDaT25466 - Log Analysis Appliance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d80f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-31"
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# DDaT25466 - Log Analysis Appliance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d80f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of a Log Analysis Appliance, with the contract being formally awarded on 1st November 2025. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and conducted through a limited competition below threshold, focusing on the goods category specifically for analysis apparatus under the CPV code 38432000. The supplier, Guardian Internet Support Services (UK) Ltd, is a small-medium enterprise based in Leighton Buzzard, UK, providing an industry solution to support log analysis. The project is slated to run until 1st November 2026, marking a full year period for contractual engagements.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in digital solutions and IT services, to explore engagements with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation. By aligning their core competencies with governmental needs, businesses can leverage such opportunities to support digital infrastructure and expand their client base within the public sector. Engaging in similar limited competition exercises can serve as a strategic move for growth, especially for companies keen on showcasing their niche technology offerings. The procurement method suggests a streamlined process ideal for businesses positioned to deliver specialised goods efficiently at competitive pricing.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Log Analysis Appliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070109-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,911 |

## 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 | GUARDIAN INTERNET SUPPORT SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070109-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070109-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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