---
title: "DDaT26112 - Processor Hardware & Support Warranty"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065883"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# DDaT26112 - Processor Hardware & Support Warranty

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065883

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation, is titled "DDaT26112 - Processor Hardware & Support Warranty." The procurement falls under the industry category of Central Processing Unit (CPU) or processors and computer support services. Located in the United Kingdom, Swindon is the specific address of the buying organisation's main office, situated within the region UKK14. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the contract period starting from 13th February 2026 and ending on 1st May 2026. The tender was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, with Boston Ltd awarded the contract as the sole supplier, a decision formalised on 13th February 2026 with a contract value of £15,113.14 in goods.

This procurement offers limited opportunities for business growth as it was concluded through a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition. This approach, typically used below threshold levels, restricts the participating businesses to those with unique capabilities or products, in this instance, processor hardware and warranty support. While the opportunity for new entrants was not available, Boston Ltd, aligned in scale as a small or medium enterprise, has demonstrated its capacity to meet specialised public sector needs, suggesting that businesses possessing niche technical competencies in similar fields can benefit from fostering relationships with procurement authorities for potential future contracts.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Processor Hardware & Support Warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015394-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,113 |

## 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 | BOSTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015394-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015394-2026
  19th 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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