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UKRI-4921 nTopology licence renewal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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06 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, focusing on the renewal of an nTopology software licence. This process is classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and falls within the 'goods' procurement category. The procurement stage is at the Award and Contract stages, with the contract signed on 29th April 2025. It is a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold and without competition. The contractual period extends from 9th May 2025 to 8th May 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering licence renewals and IT solutions. Large-scale software suppliers, like the awarded supplier nTop from New York, United States, stand to benefit. Firms capable of delivering high-quality software packages and services may find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding their market presence within the UK, particularly in dealings with sub-central government authorities like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4921 nTopology licence renewal

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the nTopology licence renewal. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=942326616

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019182-2025
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
Large

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
£57,562 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 8 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

NTOP

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