---
title: "DDaT26078 - Storage hard drives"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a5d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# DDaT26078 - Storage hard drives

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a5d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDaT26078 - Storage hard drives" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender, classified within the goods category concerning hard-disk drives and hardware, followed a limited competition procurement method. The contract, active from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2027, is now complete following the awarding stage dated 23rd February 2026. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd was selected as the supplier for this procurement, which involved storage hard drives and had a gross contract value of £19,583.76.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses involved in technology solutions and hardware provision, especially those specialising in storage solutions and hard-disk drives. Although the procurement method was limited and below the threshold, suppliers with a focus on competitive pricing and efficiencies in production may find a market in such projects. Large-scale companies with established track records in supplying hardware to governmental organisations would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, known for its substantial industry presence, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in this sector through providing value-driven solutions.

## 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 to provide Storage hard drives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016192-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,319 |

## 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 30233132 - Hard-disk drives
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016192-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016192-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.insight.com/en_GB/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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