---
title: "UKRI-5657 Supply & Installation of Cabinets/Rear Door Coolers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607b2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-15"
---

# UKRI-5657 Supply & Installation of Cabinets/Rear Door Coolers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607b2

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, focused on the supply and installation of cabinets and rear door coolers. The procurement, identified as UKRI-5657, fell under the industry category of computer storage units, with the procurement method being a direct award due to technical reasons allowing only one suitable supplier. The contract, initially signed on 29th January 2026 and completed by 25th March 2026, was awarded to Sudlows Ltd with a final value of £360,594.49. The contract status was terminated as of 15th July 2026, marking the completion of the procurement cycle.

This tender presented growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying and installing bespoke computer storage solutions, particularly those capable of handling specialised technical requirements. Large-scale enterprises with the technical expertise and capability to offer specialised equipment were ideal candidates to participate in such procurement processes. The direct award method, owing to stringent technical specifications, underscored the need for suppliers with niche capabilities, thereby fostering a competitive environment for agile and technically proficient businesses seeking expansion in the public sector.”

## Notice

Supply & Installation of Cabinets/Rear Door Coolers/PDU & Configuration, bespoke requirement.

### Procurement Information

Technical reasons. Only one supplier can provide the requirement for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066776-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,594 |
| Contracts value | £360,594 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | SUDLOWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:31 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066776-2026
- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066772-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017938-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003919-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066776-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066772-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017938-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003919-2026
  16th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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