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title: "Driving UK Export Growth in the Global Data Centre Sector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668df"
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published: "2026-03-12"
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# Driving UK Export Growth in the Global Data Centre Sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668df

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Driving UK Export Growth in the Global Data Centre Sector." This contract, focusing on research services, commenced on 12th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a potential extension until 30th June 2026. The procurement, conducted via a direct method below threshold without competition, is aimed at analysing market intelligence across priority markets, including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, and the UAE. The contract is valued at £36,000 gross and is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in data centre markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of market analysis could benefit from engaging with new markets, thereby enhancing their strategic outreach. The successful supplier, DC Byte, suggests that businesses with similar profiles or complementary skills could potentially compete for future contracts of this nature. This procurement initiative positions UK companies advantageously within burgeoning international markets, providing substantial growth potential.

## Notice

The research will required is 5 final reports for priority markets - Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand and the UAE. The supplier shall provide market intelligence and analysis covering market size, value, growth outlook and regional distribution across the agreed target markets. The overall research requirements will be commercially focused and centred on providing insight to give UK companies an advantage in the identified priority markets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022542-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DC BYTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022542-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022542-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dcbyte.com/the-team/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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