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title: "DDaT26060 - Data Center Switches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-04"
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# DDaT26060 - Data Center Switches

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646c0

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Data Centre Switches. The procurement, titled “DDaT26060 - Data Centre Switches”, falls under the category of goods relating to network equipment. Conducted in Swindon, UK, the process was facilitated through a limited competition procurement method, indicating a below-threshold limited competition. The award was formalised on 4th February 2026, with the contract actively starting from 2nd February 2026 and set to conclude on 1st February 2029. The total gross contract value amounts to £93,767.35.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the technology or network equipment sectors to potentially engage as suppliers in future procurements. Companies similar to CDW LIMITED, a large-scale supplier awarded the current contract, could find opportunities for growth and collaboration through engagements in government tenders, particularly those offering solutions in network infrastructure. Suppliers with experience in fulfilling public sector contracts and capability in providing specialised technical equipment would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future.

## 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 purchase of Data Center Switches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009904-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,139 |

## 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009904-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009904-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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