---
title: "DDaT26233 - Programmable Logic Controller Components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-29"
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# DDaT26233 - Programmable Logic Controller Components

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e4a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDaT26233 - Programmable Logic Controller Components" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government. The procurement, classified under the goods category for electrical components and hardware, was awarded to Underwoods Electrical Distributors Limited on 7th April 2026. The contract, which commenced on 8th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 7th April 2027, involves delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, which is targeted below threshold requirements. The process involved UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, located in Swindon, with contact available via DDaTProcurement@uksbs.co.uk.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses dealing with electrical components and hardware, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their supply operations within the governmental sector. It highlights the potential for businesses equipped with the capacity to supply complex programmable logic controller components to gain long-term contracts and build a reputable profile within central government procurements. Companies like Underwoods Electrical Distributors Limited, which fit the supplier profile for this specific contract, benefit from increased market recognition and a direct association with research and innovation initiatives supported by the UK government.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for components for a programmable logic controller.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039361-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,520 |

## 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 | UNDERWOODS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 31681400 - Electrical components
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039361-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039361-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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