---
title: "DDaT26149 - Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fc6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# DDaT26149 - Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fc6

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "DDaT26149 - Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support" in the industry category of goods related to hardware, industry-specific software packages, and computer-related professional services. The procurement was carried out through a direct method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and was below threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded on 25 February 2026 and remains active, with its period stretching from 25 February 2026 to 24 February 2027. This process involved the procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, UK, with the contract requiring delivery within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities especially for SMEs with expertise in supplying control boards and microcontroller hardware, along with firmware support. Given that Venom Control Systems Ltd, an SME based in Burwell, Cambridge, has already been awarded the contract, similar businesses can recognise the demand in providing specialised goods and services to central government agencies like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses that specialise in hardware and software package supplies, alongside professional computer-related services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct procurement method signals potential for tailored and technical procurement needs within this specific sector.

## 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 a Control Board & Microcontroller Hardware & Firmware with Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018507-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,082 |

## 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 | VENOM CONTROL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018507-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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