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Subscription Based Research Services

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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08 Jan 2026 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, managed by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, centred on procuring "Subscription Based Research Services" in the domain of software packages and information systems. This procurement activity follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000, is marked as completed, with the contract valued at £238,000. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The award for this procurement was conferred on 31st October 2025, with the official notice published on 8th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those capable of delivering specialised software and research solutions on a subscription basis to large institutional clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this type of contract advantageous, given the tender's suitability towards such organisations, even though it was eventually awarded to Gartner UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier. Businesses well-versed in navigating framework agreements will be well-positioned to leverage future opportunities similar to this procurement, broadening their portfolio while partnering with major state-affiliated entities like the National Nuclear Laboratory.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Based Research Services

Notice Description

Subscription based research services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8d3b3b7-dbbf-4563-9cff-59ca0528f764
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcdab4d-5668-4829-8b8c-ed514f2f9488
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£238,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£238,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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