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UKRI-4659- Cloud Services Ulster University

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-4659- Cloud Services Ulster University". The contract, classified under the "Web server software development services" industry category, is associated with the DL 5G Ecosystem project to utilise the MDEP platform. The services will be delivered in Warrington (UKD61). The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. Ulster University has been awarded the contract for £50,000, with the contract date signed on 4th March 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in web server software development and technical services within the telecommunications sector. Businesses with expertise in advanced digital platforms and those capable of providing unique technical solutions will find such tenders well-suited to their strengths. The collaboration with a leading research institution like Ulster University highlights the importance of robust and innovative solutions in a competitive marketplace. Companies that can offer specialised services in technically constrained environments will have a distinct advantage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4659- Cloud Services Ulster University

Notice Description

The DL 5G Ecosystem project becoming a user of the MDEP platform to utilise services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The DL 5G Ecosystem project becoming a user of the MDEP platform to utilise services.

Procurement Information

No other existing platform could support this project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008025-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212222 - Web server software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553

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
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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