---
title: "DDaT26140 - Specialised hardware equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06745f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-25"
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# DDaT26140 - Specialised hardware equipment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06745f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government sector, has completed its procurement process for "DDaT26140 - Specialised hardware equipment" through a limited competition procurement method. The tender, categorised under goods for the IT and Communications industry, was actively awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. The procurement method utilised was below threshold - limited competition, focusing on specialised hardware related to radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and IT services. The contract was signed on 6th March 2026, with an active status spanning until 5th March 2027, with the delivery centred in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities especially for businesses involved in IT services, telecommunications, and related specialised hardware supply. Large companies, particularly those with experience offering consulting and support services in IT, are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes due to their capability to meet intricate hardware requirements. Given SOFTCAT PLC's involvement, organisations aiming to partake in future such tenders should focus on establishing a wide proficiency in IT and related fields. This contract highlights the demand for robust business services, emphasising the importance of niche expertise in hardware and support services to thrive in upcoming government contracts.

## 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 - Specialised hardware equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027580-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,364 |

## 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 18:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027580-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027580-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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