---
title: "DDaT26156 - Networking Equipment with Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-05"
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# DDaT26156 - Networking Equipment with Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662f5

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involves securing networking equipment with support services, under the award classified as ID: DDaT26156. This process falls within the industry category of network equipment and is centrally coordinated from Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was concluded without competition, indicating that only a specific supplier could meet the technical requirements. This contract was signed on the 27th of February 2026, marking the beginning of a contract period until February 2033. The award stage is active, with Ballicom Limited, identified as the supplier, providing the goods.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in networking equipment, particularly those with technical expertise or prior engagements with the UK Research and Innovation department. As the contract was awarded directly due to technical reasons, companies that can offer unique, high-quality, specialised solutions without competition could position themselves advantageously for future procurements of similar nature. The procurement process highlights the importance of fostering technical proficiency and innovative solutions within the networking equipment 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 Networking Equipment with Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019884-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,680 |

## 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 | BALLICOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019884-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019884-2026
  5th 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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