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Contract Extension - National Underground Asset Register - Utilities Data and Product Specialist

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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04 May 2025 at 19:27

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19 Apr 2024 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the National Underground Asset Register - Utilities Data and Product Specialist has been managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, based in London, England. This contract involves IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support, under the industry category of IT services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the RM1043.8 DOS6 Framework, and it includes both the original contract and its extension. The contract extension runs from 3 April 2025 to 2 October 2025, with Utility Information Services Ltd as the supplier. This stage of the procurement, marked as the award stage, was for transparency, indicating that the contract had already been awarded prior to this notice.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development, particularly those specialising in utilities data management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from such contracts as the process through the DOS6 CCS Framework promises structured engagement opportunities in governmental IT projects. Given the scale and scope of the project, companies with prior experience in digital outcomes and strategic support for geospatial services would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth by fostering partnerships with governmental bodies and gaining reputation in the broader IT services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Extension - National Underground Asset Register - Utilities Data and Product Specialist

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 RM1043.8 DOS6 Framework and this variation is being published for transparency purposes only. This is an extension to continue to support key elements of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Service until the expiry date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d471699-c90b-4f86-af1c-760ff7746a4e
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,947 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,947 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 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
Geospatial Commission Contracts Team
Contact Email
gccontractsteam@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

UTILITY INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

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