Award

DDaT25130 - 1A Hardware and software maintenance

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

21 Mar 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for "DDaT25130 - 1A Hardware and software maintenance". This procurement falls under the category of software package and information systems and is considered a goods procurement. The process involved direct procurement, below the threshold without competition, and concluded with a contract awarded to Formulatrix Europe Limited. The contract covers the period from 23rd March 2025 to 22nd March 2026 and has a gross value of £10,086.90.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and software maintenance. Formulatrix Europe Limited, a small to medium enterprise, has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating potential for similar-sized businesses to compete in future tenders. Businesses with expertise in software package maintenance and information systems would be particularly well-suited to pursue opportunities with UK Research and Innovation, given the demand for specialised services in this area.

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Notice Title

DDaT25130 - 1A Hardware and software maintenance

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of 1A Hardware and software maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010716-2025
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
£10,086 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

FORMULATRIX EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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