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title: "CSP26795 - Data centre network training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f79a"
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# CSP26795 - Data centre network training

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f79a

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation commissioned specialist data centre network training services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The training was intended for an STFC course attended by up to eight delegates, covering the knowledge and practical capability needed to work with data centre networks. This is an education and training services requirement, delivered in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The selected provider, Systems and Network Training Ltd, is a small or medium-sized enterprise specialising in systems and network training. The requirement is focused rather than broad: it concerns structured training for a defined group of technical delegates, rather than the supply, installation or operation of data centre network infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Systems and Network Training Ltd. The award was made on 7 September 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 7 September to 1 November 2026. Its value is £13,495 excluding VAT, or £16,194 including VAT. UK Research and Innovation used a below-threshold direct award without competition because the requirement was concluded without competition and there were no reasonable alternatives to the goods, services or works. The award covers a single lot and is classified as services. The contract is active, while the tender itself is recorded as complete. The training course is scheduled for 19–23 October 2026 and is for up to eight delegates.

This procurement shows demand from UK Research and Innovation for specialist, provider-led data centre network training rather than general classroom provision. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in data centre networking, the ability to design and deliver a focused technical course, and trainers capable of working with a small group of specialist delegates. Relevant experience should include translating complex network topics into structured learning for an institutional or scientific environment, with sufficient delivery capacity to support the full course and its participants. The incumbent’s SME status also indicates that a focused specialist provider can meet this type of requirement. Suppliers with an established technical training portfolio, experienced instructors and evidence of comparable network training for research, education or public-sector teams would be well placed to assess similar demand from this buyer.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief Description of Requirement Data centre network training for STFC course on 19-23 October 2026 for up to 8 SC delegates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086214-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,495 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | SYSTEMS & NETWORK TRAINING LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086214-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086214-2026
  11th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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