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Contract Extension for NUAR Transition Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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28 Apr 2025 at 09:24

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24 Oct 2024 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has extended the contract for the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Transition Service in partnership with AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd. This contract focuses on maintaining parts of the NUAR Service until its expected transition to a future operator. The procurement is classified under software programming and consultancy services, and employs a selective procurement method via a call-off from the RM6195 Big Data and Analytics Framework. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £3,434,270.63. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date noted as 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and consultancy services within the data management and utility sectors. Companies with expertise in big data frameworks and underground asset management would find this tender particularly beneficial for strategic growth, especially those able to offer innovative solutions to improve safety and efficiency in utility management. Though the opportunity favours larger enterprises due to the nature of the procurement method and framework agreement, it highlights possibilities for further engagement in public sector contracts focused on technological and infrastructural services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Extension for NUAR Transition Contract

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Please note that this contract has already been awarded, following a call-off from the RM6195 Big Data and Analytics Framework and this variation is being published for transparency purposes only. This is an extension to maintain parts of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Service until the expiry date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1e6e191-ef72-4ecd-8b0d-9c914856d3f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab581983-5c5e-481e-8974-7d9afae980e7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,434,270 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,935,901 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

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