---
title: "DDaT26139 - Network switches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# DDaT26139 - Network switches

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673da

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "DDaT26139 - Network switches" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, under a limited competition framework. This tender falls within the public authority central government category and pertains to the procurement of computer equipment and supplies. The process has reached the award stage, with SWITCHSHOP LIMITED securing the contract to supply network switches. The contract period spans from 4th March 2026 to 4th June 2026, with the total value reaching £35,884.97 including gross amount. Key dates include the contract signing on 4th March 2026 and the publication of the contract details notice on 25th March 2026. The procurement was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also located in Swindon.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the computer equipment sector to expand their reach in the public sector, particularly those with experience in supplying to government bodies. Such opportunities are often suited for small to medium enterprises with specialisation in technology equipment, ensuring agility and capability to meet specified requirements. SWITCHSHOP LIMITED's success in this procurement highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in winning public contracts. The limited competition procurement method suggests that there may be future opportunities for businesses with demonstrated capability within this niche to participate in similar tenders, thereby fostering business growth and strengthening sector presence.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement - Network switches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027314-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 4 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,904 |

## 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 | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027314-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027314-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wwww.switchshop.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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