---
title: "DDaT26179 - Provider Connectivity Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06777f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-30"
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# DDaT26179 - Provider Connectivity Assurance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06777f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, conducted a procurement process titled "DDaT26179 - Provider Connectivity Assurance" within the industry category of networking software. This procurement event, handled as a limited competition, concluded with the award on 25th March 2026. This contract, valued at £40,224 gross, involves the supply of goods, specifically within the United Kingdom, and is scheduled from 26th March 2026 to 25th March 2027. The UK Shared Business Services Ltd played the role of the procuring entity. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, indicating the completion of the competitive elements.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking solutions, particularly those with offerings in networking software packages. Given its nature as a limited competition process, it suits large organisations with the capacity to quickly meet specific requirements. Suppliers like CDW LIMITED, which succeeded in this instance, illustrate the type of company well-suited for future similar tenders due to their existing capabilities and scale. Businesses aiming to engage in central government procurements would benefit from understanding and preparing for such limited and competitive procurement methods.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Provider Connectivity Assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028957-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,520 |

## 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028957-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028957-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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