---
title: "DDaT26079 - Rothera Switch Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065846"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# DDaT26079 - Rothera Switch Refresh

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065846

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the provision of network switches and support services under the contract titled "DDaT26079 - Rothera Switch Refresh." This procurement, classified under the goods industry category, follows a limited competition method and is part of a completed procurement exercise. The contract has been awarded to CDW LIMITED and spans from the 4th of February 2026 to the 4th of February 2027, with a total value of £94,777.34. The procurement, located in the United Kingdom, was carried out by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity, and details of the contract were published on the 19th of February 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in networking hardware and support services, particularly those supplying switches. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those that can offer competitive solutions through limited competition procurement, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. As CDW LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, it highlights the advantage for businesses with substantial capabilities and experience in delivering technology solutions in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Network Switches and Support Services. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015284-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,981 |

## 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214100 - Switches

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015284-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015284-2026
  19th 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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