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title: "DDaT25531 - Data Storage Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea08"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-27"
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# DDaT25531 - Data Storage Hardware

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea08

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## Summary

This contract notice pertains to a procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 27 November 2025, involves the provision of data storage hardware under the title "DDaT25531 - Data Storage Hardware." This project falls within the goods category, specifically involving servers, and it was procured using a limited competition method, being below the threshold for wider competition. The process is complete, with Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited as the supplier, beginning from 24 November 2025 and concluding on 2 February 2026, for a total contract value of £61,147.20 including VAT.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those focusing on server technology. The limited competition process suggests that organisations able to demonstrate specific capabilities and compliance with rigorous standards may find opportunities in such targeted procurements. Large-scale suppliers like Lenovo are well-suited for this type of contract, and similar organisations with the capacity and expertise to deliver high-quality technology solutions are likely to benefit from engaging in similar procurement activities.

## 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 the provision of Data storage Hardware .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077622-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,956 |

## 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 | LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 11:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077622-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077622-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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