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GB-Didcot: UKRI-4728 Scaffell Pike Maintenance Renewal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 Feb 2025 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Scaffell Pike Maintenance Licence, labelled as UKRI-4728. The contract, categorised under IT software packages (CPV code 48517000), was awarded to Eviden Technology Services Ltd. The contract value is £353,299.07 and the project location is the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement progressed from a tender period ending on 5th February 2025 to an award stage on 6th February 2025, with the contract period set from 7th February 2025 to 31st January 2026. This procurement was conducted in accordance with Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) & (iii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations involved with IT software services. Although the contract does not specify suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is open to voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with experience in providing software solutions and IT maintenance services can benefit greatly from competing for such contracts, which help them expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities to public sector clients. The contract’s transparency and public availability add to the competitiveness and integrity of the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-4728 Scaffell Pike Maintenance Renewal

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for UKRI-4728 Scaffell Pike Maintenance Licence Renewal. This contract was awarded in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) & (iii). Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29b9b167-c255-4016-b266-50d4fe7baf3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00026f50-7515-4106-a1c9-15c957e9b5c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£353,299 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£353,299 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDEN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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