---
title: "DDaT26273- Digital Internetworking connectivity solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a79d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# DDaT26273- Digital Internetworking connectivity solution

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a79d

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, focused on acquiring a digital internetworking connectivity solution. The tender, under the title "DDaT26273- Digital Internetworking Connectivity Solution," falls within the industry category concerning software packages and information systems. This procurement, which reached completion, was conducted via a direct method that bypassed the need for competition. Awarded on 28th May 2026, the contract commenced on 20th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 20th May 2027, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, particularly from the buyer’s location in Swindon.

This procurement provides notable opportunities for businesses specializing in digital connectivity solutions, specifically those capable of delivering software packages pertinent to information systems. METOCEAN TELEMATICS (U.K.) LIMITED, an SME situated in Fareham, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively in such procurement exercises. Businesses in the tech industry with robust connectivity solutions would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities, fostering the growth of service provision capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of a digital internetworking connectivity solution. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050293-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 20 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,697 |

## 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 | METOCEAN TELEMATICS (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 12:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050293-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050293-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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