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DDaT25186 - Data Modelling tool

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation involves a contract titled "DDaT25186 - Data Modelling tool," situated within the software package and information systems category. Located in Swindon, the procurement pertains to a public authority in central government. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract signed on 7th April 2025 and running from 8th April 2025 to 6th April 2026. This procurement utilised a direct method due to the technical uniqueness of the required goods, bypassing competition, with Embarcadero Technologies Europe Ltd as the sole supplier.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialised in software solutions focused on data modelling tools, particularly those that can provide exclusive or bespoke products that meet stringent technical criteria. Businesses experienced in delivering specialised software that aligns with precise governmental requirements, and those positioned to forge partnerships with public authorities, would be well-suited to explore similar procurement avenues for expansion and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25186 - Data Modelling tool

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** 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. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Data Modelling tools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017100-2025
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
£23,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 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, ddatprocurement@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

EMBARCADERO TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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