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UKRI-4980 Inventory Database Platform

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 May 2025 at 18:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-4980 Inventory Database Platform" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, UK. The tender, classified under the services category with a focus on database software development services, was awarded directly to TOPdesk UK Ltd without competition, as it was below the threshold requirement. The contract period runs from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with a total gross contract value of £52,177.82. Key features of the contract include an inventory management database platform complete with AD integration, API access, mobile access, and a self-service portal, among others.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers specialising in database software development and support services. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive inventory management solutions with integrated support and self-service capabilities are well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. The detailed requirements enhance the scope for innovation and service excellence, allowing suppliers to showcase their technical capabilities and innovative solutions in the competitive landscape of public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4980 Inventory Database Platform

Notice Description

UKRI MRC has appointed a supplier to provide an inventory management database platform for a period of 3 years. The database platform includes unlimited assets, local support, AD integration, full access to APIs, mobile access, knowledge base , reporting and dashboarding capabilities, Self-service portal for helpdesk capabilities and 20 licensed agents yearly subscriptions. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949986249

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022900-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,481 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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
Contact Name
mrc procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

TOPDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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