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DDaT25140 - Veeam Data Platform

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Apr 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has successfully concluded a limited competition procurement exercise for the Veeam Data Platform. This procurement process, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, and awarded to R-Com Consulting Limited, an SME based in Stockport. The contract, valued at £23,850 excluding VAT (£28,620 including VAT), commenced on 15 April 2025 and will end on 14 April 2026. The procurement, which follows UK legislation 2023/54, has been finalised with all necessary documentation published on the Find a Tender Service.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software and data solutions, particularly those focused on providing comprehensive data management platforms like Veeam. Businesses with expertise in software package and information systems and who can meet similar requirements would benefit from keeping an eye on UKRI’s future tenders. The nature of this limited competition exercise suggests a preference for providers who can deliver specialised and reliable solutions within cost-effective boundaries.

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Notice Title

DDaT25140 - Veeam Data Platform

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Veeam Data Platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012415-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£23,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 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

R-COM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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