Scope
Reference
DDaT25536
Description
***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
This procurement is being concluded without competition due to absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods.
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Storage Hardware and Installation.
Contract 1. DDaT25536 - Hardware and Installation
Supplier
Contract value
- £15,290 excluding VAT
- £18,348 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates
- 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 30211000 - Mainframe computer
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Barkers International Ltd
Barker House, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9TR
Bedford
MK41 9TR
United Kingdom
Email: info@barkers-int.co.uk
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. DDaT25536 - Hardware and Installation
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: DDaTProcurement@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon