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DDaT25103 - Software Maintenance and Update

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently concluded a procurement process for the "DDaT25103 - Software Maintenance and Update" contract. This procurement falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and is located in the United Kingdom. Awarded on 17 March 2025, the contract covers the period from 1 March 2025 to 2 February 2026. The procurement stage is now complete, and the process was conducted using a direct procurement method due to the technical necessity for a specific supplier.

This contracted tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in software maintenance and updates. Since the process was conducted below the threshold without competition, it underscores the value of having specialised technical capabilities distinctive enough to preclude alternative suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the software and IT services domain would particularly benefit from opportunities like this, wherein technical specificity or niche expertise can secure exclusive contracts. The awarded supplier, Gaussian, Inc, epitomises the type of business well-suited for such specialised procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25103 - Software Maintenance and Update

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Software Maintenance and Updates. This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009610-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAUSSIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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