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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4653 Customised SpexiDAQ Software for HEXITEC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation Science & Technology Facilities Council has completed the procurement process for customised SpexiDAQ software for HEXITEC. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV code 48000000), was addressed to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st February 2025 and will conclude on 28th March 2025, with an awarded value of £31,170. The award publication date is 24th January 2025, following the tender period which ended on 21st January 2025. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract awarded to Spexicam BV.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with capabilities in technical customisation for scientific applications, to gain insights into the digital needs of research bodies. For companies looking to enter or expand within the scientific software market, understanding the requirements and procurement processes of institutions like UK Research & Innovation could be invaluable. Although this specific tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs due to the technical specificity requiring a sole supplier, similar future opportunities may arise, giving tech firms the potential to establish themselves as key suppliers in the research and innovation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4653 Customised SpexiDAQ Software for HEXITEC

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for customised software for HEXITEC. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. 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-b5fd17-744d3ba9-4fde-4f53-8add-34ce4de74f8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff25cbb6-db6a-42d2-bb43-d84e6a162743
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£31,170 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,170 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 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 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
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

SPEXICAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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