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title: "DDaT26011 - Continued Support for Cloud Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065642"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# DDaT26011 - Continued Support for Cloud Platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065642

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has issued a contract titled "DDaT26011 - Continued Support for Cloud Platform," located in Swindon, United Kingdom, within the IT services industry category, specifically covering consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement process, classified under 'services', has reached the 'award' stage, with key dates highlighting the contract signing on 15 January 2026 and an end date slated for 3 December 2026. This direct procurement was concluded without competition, as technical reasons dictated that only a specific supplier, STACKHPC LTD, could fulfill the requirements. Although the contract is below the competitive threshold, it was formally completed and announced on 17 February 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, especially for those capable of offering cloud platform support. Given that the contract procurement was classified as below threshold and concluded directly, it may be particularly suited for SMEs adept in specialised technical services akin to those provided by STACKHPC LTD. The contract facilitates continued support in a critical technological field, suggesting potential for future opportunities from UK Research and Innovation and similar public entities requiring tailored IT support solutions. Businesses with relevant expertise could enhance their portfolios and build substantial relationships within central government procurement processes.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required Brief Description of Requirement - Continuation of Support for Cloud Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014404-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 3 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,561 |

## 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 | STACKHPC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014404-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014404-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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