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UKRI-4610 Eclipse Suite RAL Space 2025-30

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 07:20

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has successfully completed a public procurement process for their project titled "UKRI-4610 Eclipse Suite RAL Space 2025-30" in the software package and information systems industry category. This contract covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, which concluded on 12th February 2025 with the contract commencing on 7th March 2025 and ending on 6th March 2030. The total contract value is £460,140.81.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, especially those capable of delivering high-quality software solutions. The contract was awarded to Serco Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating opportunities for other SMEs to engage in future tenders by demonstrating specialised capabilities and competitive offerings. This tender, having encouraged SME participation, provides a valuable precedent for smaller firms aiming to secure substantial government contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4610 Eclipse Suite RAL Space 2025-30

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the Eclipse system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c41e5ce-22ec-45a3-9439-a7e6ad22afa0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0ac0b8-29b1-4d77-b551-d33cad57aa85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£460,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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